The Official Vero Beach Handbook, 2016 edition by Vero Beach Magazine

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About Vero Beach Neighborhoods Places to Explore The Arts The Great Outdoors Golf and Tennis Dining Out Volunteer ... And More!

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Welcome Do you remember the first time you came to Vero Beach? I do. This seaside community my husband and I call home wasn’t even on our radar until 18 years ago. Then we received a wedding invitation, circled the date on the calendar and made plans to stay the weekend. It was one of the best decisions we’ve ever

“At the beach, life is different;

made. Hand in hand, we walked the beach, stopped by the Center for the Arts,

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now the Vero Beach Museum of Art, checked out what was playing at Riverside

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Theatre and cheered the Dodgers on to victory while devouring Dodger Dogs. That was the beginning of our love affair with Vero Beach. As luck would have it, not long after we moved here, I met Beth Moulton, who was planning to launch a publication called Vero Beach Magazine. She asked me to write two articles for the first issue; and even though I was new in town, her community spirit and infectious enthusiasm inspired me then and still

to hour but moment to moment. We live by the currents

does today. As the magazine’s “senior writer,” I’ve penned hundreds of stories

but plan by the

about people, places and organizations that have helped shape the community

tides and follow

we all care so much about. There is so much to see and do here in Vero Beach – so many opportunities to learn, support and become involved. In the past I’ve counted on the magazine’s

the sun.” –UNKNOWN

annual Guide to Season to let me know the what, where and when of things happening locally. This time around we’ve upped the information level and turned our guide into a handbook that has more things to explore, discover and enjoy. I know you will find it as useful and fun as I do.

Ann Taylor

Senior Writer

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WE DARE YOU NOT TO FALL IN LOVE I have been in Vero Beach for 18 years and for 18 years, I have been astonished by what a wonderful city I live in. Inspired, with a group of like-minded people, I first began capturing the magic of this place in Vero Beach Magazine. Our staff then wanted to share our good luck with others who might not know Vero Beach as well as we did, so we offered guides to season and to summer. Because of the popularity of both publications, this year instead of publishing just a guide, we have instead published this annual handbook that incorporates the information you need if you want to live here. If you actually do live here and want to find ever more interesting places to go and things to do, we’ve got you covered. Plus, we’ve changed the format here and there and added a bit of fun and whimsy with interesting tidbits about Florida and Indian River County. Not to worry though! Our new publication covers all that we’ve covered in the past and more. After we welcome you to our fair city, we offer a bit of advice for activities you might consider for a two-day stay as well as photo-ops to make your friends jealous. Then we introduce the neighborhoods on the barrier island and the mainland, both great places to live and explore. Discover our great attractions for the whole family to enjoy. As the cultural jewel of the Treasure Coast, we present all those great activities found in our fair city from art to dance to music to film and more. But don’t think we have forgotten one of the primary reasons you have come here – the great outdoors. We describe adventures on land, on the water, in the air and, believe it or not, on horseback, too. You can take a dip in the ocean, hike, bike and play tennis and golf for starters. And when you’re starving from all those activities, we invite you to dine at one of our restaurants. To show you the kind of community we are, we present a list of nonprofit organizations you can join once you move here, or you can check our extensive calendar for nonprofit events that you can take part in while you’re visiting. Last, but not least, we thank our advertisers who make our publications possible. Enjoy Vero Beach and the new Vero Beach Handbook. And have great fun while you’re at it!

Elizabeth Moulton

publisher@verobeachmagazine.com

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Contents WELCOME TO VERO BEACH............................................23 About Vero Beach......................................................................................... 26 Vero Beach History....................................................................................... 28 Southern Sayings.......................................................................................... 34 Getting Here ...................................................................................................38 Two Days in Vero Beach ..............................................................................40 Shoot Me Now, Best Places to Take a Selfie.......................................46 46

23 AT HOME IN VERO BEACH...............................................49

You Belong Here.......................................................................................... 52 The Basics...................................................................................................... 60 Facts About The Treasure Coast and Florida...................................... 64 Neighborhoods........................................................................................... 70 Educational Resources..............................................................................86 Medical Resources......................................................................................90

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A PLACE TO EXPLORE................................................97 Things to Do & See....................................................................... 100 Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Top 12 ....................................................................................104

History Museums ..........................................................................108 Science and Nature ......................................................................110

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THE ARTS..........................................................................................121 The Cultural Arts...................................................................................... 124 Fine Art....................................................................................................... 130 Theatre........................................................................................................ 142 Dance.......................................................................................................... 147 Film.............................................................................................................. 150 Music........................................................................................................... 152 Lectures...................................................................................................... 158

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Biking is available on trails and marked lanes throughout the county.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS ............................................163

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Breathing Space ..................................................................................166 Parks........................................................................................................172 On Land .................................................................................................174 Hiking .....................................................................................................180 On the Water.........................................................................................186 In the Air ................................................................................................194 On Horseback ......................................................................................196

GOLF AND TENNIS............................................................199

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Golf! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Way of Life..........................................................................204 Tennis! Game. Set. Match!.................................................................210

DINING OUT..............................................................................213 Eat, Drink, & Be Merry.........................................................................216 Fine Dining.............................................................................................220 Casual Dining........................................................................................221 International Dining ...........................................................................227 Coffee & Desserts.................................................................................230 Cocktails & Live Music.........................................................................231 Vero Beach For Foodies......................................................................233

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VOLUNTEER................................................................................ 235 Animals..................................................................................................... 240 Arts and Culture.................................................................................... 240 Children and Youth............................................................................... 242 Community Services ............................................................................243 Education................................................................................................. 245 Health and Wellness............................................................................. 246 History...................................................................................................... 247

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Home and Family.................................................................................. 248 Hunger .................................................................................................... 248 Nature and the Environment ............................................................ 248 Senior Services ...................................................................................... 249 Sports and Recreation ........................................................................ 249

EVENT CALENDAR......................................................................................................................................................251 BUSINESS DIRECTORY...........................................................................................................................................263

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The Official Vero Beach Handbook: The Insider Guide to Vero Beach is published annually by Moulton Publications Inc. as a supplement to Vero Beach Magazine. Entire contents copyright 2016 by Moulton Publications Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this periodical may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher. The publisher is not liable for errors or omissions. © 2016 Moulton Publications Inc.

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WELCOME To Vero Beach About Vero Beach Vero Beach History Southern Sayings Getting Here Two Days in Vero Beach Shoot Me Now

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WELCOME TO VERO BEACH

The Barber Bridge links mainland Vero Beach to the barrier island.

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WELCOME TO VERO BEACH

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WELCOME TO VERO BEACH

The Indian River Lagoon is an estuary of national significance.

About Vero Beach Weather forecast: Sunny, with a high of 78, low of 65; winds out of the southeast, 8 to 10 mph; seas 1 to 3 feet. Chance of snow: zero.

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erfect weather aside, it’s impossible not to fall in love with Vero Beach, where every day dawns with a sunrise promise of new opportunities. Just one visit to the cultural center of Indian River

County, and you’re hooked. Some say it’s because of the small town charm and natural beauty, while others will tell you it’s the people. Still others will make note of the unpretentious sophistication. Whatever the reason, Vero Beach, known as “The Jewel of the Treasure Coast” and the “Gateway to the Tropics,” is a place where spirits are lifted

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by sea-scented breezes and the fragrance of jasmine; and friends are easily made. Those who have chosen to live here cherish what they have. When two 13-story oceanfront condominium buildings were constructed in 1973, residents overwhelmingly voted to limit future building height to three stories. Everyone in his or her way has made it possible to preserve an enviable quality of life that continues to attract newcomers – artists, authors, doctors, educators, entertainers and retirees, people from all walks of life with talents, ideas and skills to share. Vero Beach, once called “Florida’s Best Kept Secret,” has been discovered.

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The stately blue heron stalks the shallows for a minnow.

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WELCOME TO VERO BEACH

The downtown business district expanded rapidly when trains began stopping in Vero Beach.

VERO BEACH HISTORY

Vero Beach Was Here Before You Were

f you’re a history buff, one of the first things you want to find out is when and how Indian River County and the city of Vero Beach got their start. So let’s take a look at the past. During the 1600s the area was home to the Ais tribe of Native American Indians. The Seminoles soon followed. But let’s take a step or two deeper

since we now know from skeletal remains that at least five individuals had already staked their place along with Ice Age mammals. If that news didn’t shake things up enough, the 2009 discovery of a drawing of a prehistoric mammoth carved on a piece of bone, estimated to be between 13,000 and 20,000-years-old, definitely did. Now fast-forward to 1893 when Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railroad began making stops at Vero’s train station, effectively speeding up the influx of newcomers. Growth was inevitable, and those who envisioned the future began snapping up large tracts of land. By 1914, the town of Vero was beginning to take shape as roads, residential areas, parks and a business hub were carefully laid out.

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Early settlers picnic along the banks of the Indian River Lagoon.

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• Residents cheered when The Strand, the first movie theater, opened in 1917. A year later Vero had its first power plant, and two years later weekly copies

ficked. The rush was on. Bridges connecting the mainland with the barrier island

“History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquity.”

spurred the development of beachside businesses and hotels to accommodate

– CICERO

of the Vero Press started rolling off the presses. The slogan – “Vero - Where the Tropics Begins “ – became an instant marketing mantra. In 1924 the Florida Theater was established with 600 seats and an organ that played music while silent films featuring the likes of Charlie Chaplin and the Keystone Cops flickered on the screen. The new theatre became the place to see and be seen. Goodbye, Strand. Yet it wasn’t until 1925 that members of the Florida Senate passed a bill creating Indian River County and adding the word “Beach” to Vero, making it the county seat. In 1927, John J. Schumann took over the Vero Press and renamed it the Vero Beach Press-Journal. When rumors began circulating that Vero Beach was about to have an airport, newspaper headlines included the name of Bud Holman, who was instrumental in making the rumor become a reality in 1930. Two years later, Eastern Airlines began making refueling stops, and not long afterwards the air carrier added passenger and mail service. Vero Beach had become more than just a tiny dot on the map. American’s love affair with the automobile led to an increase in the number of highways connecting cities and states. It didn’t take long before Route 60, which linked the Atlantic Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico, became heavily traf-

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the growing number of tourists. Citrus and cattle man Waldo Sexton built

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Pineapple farms were once a thriving industry.

the Driftwood Inn, a rambling two-story oceanfront structure made of wood and flotsam-jetsam from shipwrecks Sexton had found washed up on the beach. The eccentric entrepreneur imprinted his signature style on the Ocean Grill, a landmark where it’s said a ghost roams the kitchen after the restaurant’s chefs have called it a night. During World War II, the U.S. Navy commissioned a pilot-training station at the airport, and 1,400 service men and 250 planes moved in. After the war ended, the Navy closed the station, yet many of the pilots who had found sweethearts and made lifelong friends here returned, put down roots and contributed to the local economy. The economy took a big boost in 1948 when the

Indian River grapefruit are known all over the world.

“If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday.” – PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY

Brooklyn Dodgers came to town. Dressed in their red, white and blue uniforms, players smiled as Dodgertown,

as demand for housing on the barrier island and

the baseball team’s new spring training complex, was

mainland increased. New residents, many of them

officially dedicated. Four years later the sports venue

affluent patrons of the arts, devoted their energies

was renamed Holman Stadium in honor of Bud, who

and financial resources to creating a vibrant cultural

was instrumental in bringing the Dodgers to Vero Beach.

community. The extent of their generosity can be

Baseball fans from near and far came to cheer “the home

seen on the walls, halls and stages of theatres,

team” on. There wasn’t a hotel room to be found, restau-

museums and concert halls that bear their names.

rants added extra tables and chairs, and shop owners

As a result of their efforts, we are blessed with

were busy ringing up sales. Life was good.

professional and community theatre presentations,

The more people spent time in Vero, the more they wanted to live here. Developers were having a heyday

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an outstanding museum of art as well as orchestra, symphony, opera and ballet performances.

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Southern Sayings : Barking up the wrong tree. (you are wrong)

: Bless her heart. (backhanded compliment) : Do go on. (you must be joking) : Don’t bite off more than you can chew. (attempt what you can accomplish)

: Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. (¿UVW NQRZ WKH UHVXOWV)

: Don’t let the tail wag the dog.

(the boss is in charge, not the workers)

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(work or make way for those who will)

: Fly off the handle.

(angry and lashing out)

: Get the short end of the stick.

(not invited and treated wrong)

: Go whole hog. (go for it all) : *HW \RXU IHDWKHUV UXIÀHG (upset and pouting)

: Holler like a stuck pig. (someone misled you)

: I do declare. (usually means nothing) : In high cotton. (rising up in society) : Like a bump on a log.

(lazy and doing nothing)

: Like two peas in a pod. (act and think alike)

: Mend fences. (settle differences) : Scarce as hen’s teeth. (no such thing) : Sight for sore eyes. (nice to see you) : Stomping grounds. (familiar territory) : Too big for one’s britches.

(taking oneself too seriously)

: Well, shut my mouth.

(shocked and speechless)

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Flight Safety planes await their student pilots at the Vero Beach Airport.

GETTING HERE By Car

tional airlines. The airport is 109 miles north of Vero

Vero Beach is off the beaten I-95 path, the most

Beach, on Semoran Drive off the Beeline Expressway

direct way from Point A (South Florida) to Point B

(County Road 528). The airport is 8 miles east of the

(Indian River County). Take exit 147 (State Road 60)

city “Mickey” made famous. Long and short-term

heading east. Before long you’ll find yourself in the

parking are available, as well as off-site parking lo-

heart of Vero Beach. If anyone tells you to take U.S.

cations with shuttle service. MCO is busy ‘round the

1, which runs north and south through town, ignore

clock, so be prepared. Shortcut tip: if you’re driving

them. Too many stoplights, too much traffic, too

north on I-95, consider taking State Road 520 west,

much of a hassle. You’ll be tearing your hair out by

which links up with the Beeline closer to the airport.

the time you reach the Welcome to Vero Beach sign.

By Air

Then there’s Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA), 80 miles south of Vero Beach off the I-95 Belvedere Road exit. Getting to PBIA is a piece of

Hop on board a commercial flight from Melbourne

cake. Long and short-term parking is available;

International Airport (MLB). Only 39 miles north

ditto rental cars, shuttle buses, taxis and ground

of Vero Beach, parking is accessible and affordable,

transportation.

security staff professional and helpful, and tasty

If private and jet charter services are what you’re

short-order fare is served up with a smile. The draw-

looking for, our very own Vero Beach Municipal

back: a limited number of carriers offer fewer flight

Airport (VRB) on Airport Drive is the place to go.

and schedule options.

A bonus: Elite Airways has have twice-weekly non-

Options abound at Orlando International Airport (MCO), the hub of many domestic and interna-

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stop flights to Newark Liberty International Airport through April 2016.

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TWO DAYS IN

Vero Beach

DAY ONE

Skydive at Sebastian Airport.

There’s so much to see and do in Vero Beach and Indian River County, yet for some, the longer they live here, the less they seem to see and appreciate the riches that surround them. But once they leave, they begin to realize what they miss and what they took for granted. With that in mind, why not set aside two days to rediscover some of the joys that brought you to Vero Beach? You’ll be glad you did.

Go kayaking, paddleboarding or canoeing.

. Tickle your toes in the beach sand

Rise and shine. Sun’s up,

a bit bold? Try sky diving and

clear of suspicious looking objects

there’s a sweetness in the air, and

enjoy a bird’s eye view of waves

10-feet-long

the beach beckons. Once there,

kissing the sand below.

baring scary looking teeth.

tickle your toes in the sand

If that’s not your style, rent

Here’s another thought. Hop on

while staying clear of a family

a kayak or canoe and explore

a bicycle and head for one of the

of tiny terns skittering about in

the St. Sebastian River. As one of

many well-marked cycling trails.

search of breakfast. While you’re at

Florida’s last remaining natural

Vero Beach is known as a bike

it, you just might spy a shimmer-

waterways, you’ll be greeted by

friendly town, so get out there

ing shard of sea glass to add to

a variety of wildlife, including

and peddle away. Check bikevero

your collection.

otters, wading birds and mana-

on the Web for a map of more

tees. Just make sure to paddle

than 450 bike byways.

Feeling more adventurous and

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Walk across a bridge at McKee Botanical Garden.

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Check out 3-D art at a local gallery.

See a play.

Pay a visit to McKee Botanical

know it’s a good day to dig out

artists. You’ll not only see some

Garden. Thanks to community sup-

your red and yellow kite with the

amazing two and three-dimen-

port, the horticultural and historical

multi-colored tail and head over to

sional art pieces, you just might be

garden has been lovingly restored

Jaycee Park where you can watch

tempted to bring one home. If it’s

to its natural beauty as envisioned

it dance and soar. If you’re really

the first Friday of the month, put

by founders Waldo Sexton and

feeling spunky, how about showing

the Gallery Stroll on your calendar.

Arthur G. McKee 88 years ago. In

off some of those fancy loops you

addition to the sights, sounds and

learned as kid? Or maybe not.

sense of history, the garden hosts

Check out some of the art

Make sure to buy a ticket to one of Riverside Theatre’s performances and be prepared to ap-

educational programs, events and

galleries in the historic downtown

plaud like crazy. The talented cast

special exhibits.

business district, and strike up a

will have you on your feet clapping

conversation with one of the local

and cheering. Broadway, watch out!

Fly a kite. If the surf’s up, you

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Area. Visit Oslo Riverfront Conservation

Look at gold at a treasure museum.

Take a stroll along the historic Jungle Trail..

DAY

TWO To see how Florida looked

um is a favorite place for visitors.

The peaceful surroundings will

before it was settled, take a stroll

This is where the story of the 1715

take you back to a time when life

through the Oslo Riverfront

Spanish Treasure Fleet, swallowed

seemed so much simpler and you

Conservation Area. It’s a great

by the sea during a hurricane, is

can never tell what kind of interest-

place to explore trails that seem to

told through exhibits, video presen-

ing wildlife and bird life you’ll find.

vanish in thick undergrowth and

tations and a panorama showing

check out the enormous ferns and

the survivors’ and salvagers’ camp.

Jaycee Park or settle in a board-

Walk along the Historic Jungle

walk pavilion and enjoy a view of

small native orchids. Keep an eye out for the elusive land crabs. The McLarty Treasure Muse-

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Amble down the boardwalk at

Trail, the dirt road early settlers

the sea and sky. For those in the

carved out of what was a jungle.

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Do some shopping on Indian River Boulevard.

Take a tour in the Vero Beach Museum of Art sculpture garden.

Visit the Vero Beach Magazine Loft in the Village Shops to read about Florida’s past and keep up with the present with current periodicals.

tance or the water view, it’s about

Drive a shopping whirl, too, while

to promote literacy and the love of

the smiles and friendly waves you

you’re at it. You will find everything

reading. Or if you’re more interest-

get and give along the way.

from bathing suits to art. Lots of

ed in Florida’s past, visit the reading

interesting finds along the beach.

room upstairs Loft.

It’s definitely time to slow the pace by doing a little shopping.

If you’re all about reading, check

There’s still time left in the day

Try the Village Shops, where cob-

out Vero Beach Magazine’s Little

to make it over to the Vero Beach

blestone walkways lead to specialty

Free Library in the Village Shops. It’s

Museum of Art where gallery

shops that feature men’s and wom-

a free book exchange so you take-

exhibitions run the gamut from

en’s apparel, accessories, gifts and

a-book and leave-a-book when

traditional to modern, thought-

art. You might want to give Ocean

you can. It’s also a wonderful way

provoking to humorous.

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Shoot Me Best Now, The Places To Take A Selfie Instead of sending a Hallmark card every Christmas, take a picture of yourself at one of these landmarks in Vero Beach. If you’re feeling daring, pop a Santa hat on your head and put a smile on your face. The suggestions below give you a snapshot of what Vero Beach is all about.

Snap a turtle.

Hug a turtle! It’s easy to spot the 30-plus colorful turtle sculptures brightening corners, storefronts and businesses throughout Vero Beach. The colorful hand-painted creations were auctioned off several years ago. The theme, “Overcoming Hurdles With Turtles,” resonated with the community, raising $500,000 for mental health awareness and programs. The turtles are all over town, so check the Environmental Learning Center, the Heritage Center, McKee Botanical Garden, Riverside Children’s Theatre or Riverside Park in Sebastian.

Take a photo with a judge. Pony up with Patriot.

You be the judge. Get up close and personal with the bronze sculpture “Trial Scene” to the right of the walkway leading to the Vero Beach Museum of Art. Created by Tom Otterness, the scene pits the accused against a railing prosecutor, while jury members look on, pondering a verdict. Inspired by the O. J. Simpson trail, we already have an idea how things will turn out.

Grin alongside Goofy during one of Disney’s Vero Beach Resort Character Breakfasts, served up every Saturday. There’s no age limit and no end to the fun you’ll have in the company of Mickey and Donald’s clumsy but lovable best friend.

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Swim and boat at Sebastian Inlet.

Giddyap at Pocahontas Park where “Patriot,” the 9-foot fiberglass sculpture by Darold Fulton, has been

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a permanent fixture since the 1960s. Occasional facelifts maintain his healthy glow. You may not be able to saddle up the big guy, but do your best to make it look like you’re trying!

Drive up to Sebastian Inlet State Park and take a stroll out on the pier where waves crash through the grates and fisherman dream of pulling in the “big one.” Snap a surfer catching a wave or the pelicans wheeling over inlet in search of fish.

Take a walk along the boardwalk at the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge. See if you can catch a flock of ducks settling in one of the ponds or a kestrel lurking in a tree. You might spot and capture an osprey in flight if you’re good enough.

If you haven’t been to the new and improved Humiston Park playground yet, you should stop by, as photo ops abound. Sit and snap astride the playful Dolphin sculpture until a five-year taps you on the shoulder, demanding equal time.

Visit the Hall of Giants in McKee Botanical Garden. The exotic building, made of cypress and decorated with bells and stained glass, houses the world’s Visit the critters at Humiston Park.

largest table built from a single piece of mahogany that Mr. McKee supposedly found in a basement in New York. It’s a spectacular long shot.

Capture the sunset from the Merrill P. Barber Bridge.

Head over to Veteran’s Memorial Island Sanctuary in Riverside Park where the American flag flies high over the sign honoring America’s fallen heroes. Smile, salute and click the shutter! You might want to try a second shot there at night with the spotlights on the flag. Beautiful!

At sunset, say farewell to a photo-filled day while standing on the walkway beneath the Merrill P. Barber Bridge, camera or cell phone at the ready to capture the golden glow that spreads across the sky and river waters. Or climb to the top of the bridge and snap the Atlantic or the Indian River Lagoon. Both are breathtaking.

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AT HOME In Vero Beach You Belong Here The Basics Neighborhoods Educational Resources Medical Resources

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The Mediterranean-Revival architecture is indicative of the Royal Park neighborhood.

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You Belong Here! For those seeking a place in the sun and a simpler way of life, Vero Beach â&#x20AC;&#x201C; consistently voted one of the best small towns in America â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is the place to be. Travel agents tout the variety of lodging, dining, and shopping options. On paper the city looks like a dream destination. Wondering how those who live here view Vero Beach, several random strangers were interviewed and this is what they said.

Vero Beach is a dream destination.

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Like my daddy used to say,

“Land is the only thing that matters… because it’s the only thing that lasts.”

It’s no secret that real estate is still an outstanding investment – especially in a community like Vero Beach. Call Charlotte (not Scarlett) Terry Real Estate Group and let us meet all of your buying and selling real estate needs.

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Joe S., a 40-something software specialist thought for a few minutes, then said, “I like the small town feel. There’s breathing space here. Vero’s not crazy-congested like Miami or Orlando, and I’ve lived in both places. There are no tall buildings crammed together. You can actually see the beach and ocean when you’re driving over the Barber Bridge.”

Stroll the beautiful beaches.

Cozy up to an oak tree.

Over the years, Dave R., a recently retired banker from Chicago, had visited friends living in Vero Beach and couldn’t wait to move here. When asked why, he said, “The weather, hands down. Chicago isn’t called the Windy City for nothing; and if you’d ever spent a winter up north, you’d know this place is paradise.”

Sarah D., a personal trainer, was next. “Ohmigosh, there are so many things I like about Vero, but I’d have to say the friendliness factor is it for me,” Sarah said. “Once you’ve lived here for awhile, it’s like ‘Cheers,’ where everyone knows your name.” When the barista greeted her by name, Sarah beamed.

Stop and smell the flowers.

Their responses confirmed what most of us already know. There’s no place quite like Vero Beach.

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PATTY KING RENNICK Bringing the most serious Buyers & Sellers together.

15 Royal Palm Pointe Vero Beach, FL 32960 772-567-5704 + 772-633-0501 pattyrennick@me.com Visit me at www.PattyRennick.com

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Visit the Indian River County Administration complex to take care of business.

THE BASICS

The Facts, Ma’am, Just the Facts: Indian River County, which is part of the 19th Judicial District of Florida, has a five-member Board of Commissioners and five Constitutional Officers (Tax Collector, Elections Supervisor, Property Appraiser, Sheriff and Clerk of the Circuit Court). All are elected positions. See www.ircgov.com. The City of Vero Beach is the county seat and operates under a council-manager form of government. The five-member City Council appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. Council members are elected. See www.covg.org.

So where do you go to take care of the small and not-so-small stuff?

but make sure you have your Florida license plates, vehicle registration and title in hand. For your information, the Tax Collector’s office also issues hunting and fishing licenses.

First of all, there’s the matter of your car. According

When it comes to automobile insurance, Florida is a

to state law, it needs to be registered and licensed

“no-fault” state. That means all licensed and registered

in the state of Florida, so make your way to the Tax

private passenger motor vehicles, as well as those

Collector’s office, located in building B of the County

belonging to non-residents who have been in the

Administration Complex at 1800 27th Street. That’s the

state for 90 days or more, must carry property damage

same place you go to get your Florida driver’s license,

liability and personal injury protection insurance.

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The good news is that Florida has no inheritance, state or gift taxes, making the Sunshine State particularly attractive to retirees. There is, however, a 7 percent sales tax that excludes medicines, medical services and food. When it comes to real estate taxes, property owners are assessed ad valorem (based on value of the property) and non-ad valorem taxes by the county, city, school districts and special districts, so be sure to take advantage of the Homestead Exemption if you can. Currently up to $50,000, the exemption is available to permanent resident homeowners living on the property as of January 1 of the tax year. The exemptions are also available for veterans, disabled individuals, and widows. Every penny counts. If you’re a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age or over, and you’re wondering where you can register to vote, wonder no longer. There are a number of places in Vero Beach you can go to, including the Chamber of Commerce, the library and some banks. If in doubt, go to the main source: the Supervisor of Elections located at 4375 43rd Avenue; phone number 772-226-3440.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS EMERGENCY Police, Sheriff, Fire, Ambulance Poison Control Crisis Center

911 911 911

NT NON-EMERGENCY LAW ENFORCEME 772-569-6700 e Offic iff’s Sher nty Indian River Cou www.ircsheriff.org 772-978-4600 Vero Beach Police Department www.vbpd.org

UTILITIES Florida City Gas Florida Power & Light Vero Beach City Utilities Propane Gas: Amerigas

800-993-7546 800-226-3545 772-978-5100 772-567-4394

SANITATION 772-978-5300 Solid Waste . 772-562-6620 Republic/Treasure Coast Refuse Corp 772-569-1776 Waste Management

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Downtown Vero Beach has Southern charm, great restaurants and elegant art galleries.

GOVERNMENT OFFICES City Halls 772-571-0116 Fellsmere 772-231-1771 Indian River Shores 772-581-2770 Orchid 772-589-5330 Sebastian 772-978-5151 Vero Beach Indian River County 772-567-8000 Administration Building 772-226-3485 Animal Control 772-770-5185 Courthouse 772-794-7400 Health Department 772-770-5060 Library, Main 772-567-8000 Property Appraiser 772-564-3000 School Board 772-226-1338 Tax Collector 772-562-6620 ices Serv blic Repu Sanitation and Federal Post Office, Main Social Security Administration Veterans’ Administration

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FACTS ABOUT THE TREASURE COAST & FLORIDA Known as the “Gateway to the Tropics,” Vero Beach is located in a climatic transition zone that offers an unusual mix of vegetation found in the coastal Carolinas – ancient oak trees and pine forests – blended with swaying palms and

The population of Vero Beach nearly doubles to 30,000 during the winter months.

colorful blooms typical of the tropics.

According to Alisson Clark in the May

In an effort to attract tourists, in 1922

10, 1999 Ocala Star-Banner, the name “Wabasso” is

the name of the town of Quay was changed to Winter

derived from the reverse spelling of Ossabaw Island,

Beach with the slogan “Where the Sunshine Spends

one of Georgia’s Sea Islands. Maybe. Or the town

Winter.”

could be named after a spider of the Wabasso genus.

Florida’s state tree is the sabal palm, the state flower is the orange blossom, the state bird is the mockingbird and the state reptile is the alligator. Of course!

The McLarty Treasure Museum on North A1A features the history of the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet. The fleet was returning to Spain from Havana when 11 of the 12 ships were lost in a hurricane on the evening of July 30 off the coast of Vero Beach.

The first newspaper in town was known as the Vero Press. It was established in 1919.

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Busted! On October 21, 2013, when serving a warrant on a suspect in Vero Beach, Indian River County Sheriff’s deputies found an alligator living a life of luxury in a hot tub. He was dining on chicken, no less. Both owner and gator were bagged!

Riomar Country Club golf course opened for business in 1920. President-elect Harding played golf there in 1921. His score was not reported. Wonder if he made par.

Blue Cypress Lake is the largest lake in the Treasure Coast and Indian River County: over 6,500 acres in size, an average depth of 8 feet and a 21-mile shoreline surrounded by 29,000 acres of marshes, swamps and cypress forests. The lake’s name comes from the blue appearance of the cypress trees as the morning sun’s rays reflect off the water.

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Gibson’s Cut in honor of David Gibson who dug a cut from the Indian River Lagoon to the Atlantic Ocean at Sebastian. Gibson’s Cut appeared on a U.S. National Geodetic Survey map in 1880.

The Merrill P. Barber Bridge, a concrete arch bridge, is 3,834 feet long with a main span of 100 feet. The vertical clearance is 65 feet.

Native Americans from a variety of tribes gathered together as one mixed tribe called the “Seminoles,” a corruption of “cimarŕon,” a Spanish word. The Seminoles were known locally for their intricate clothing and beadwork.

In June 2015, divers recovered more than 300 gold coins – nine of which are valued at more than $300,000 apiece – in shallow water off the coast of Vero Beach. That discovery has proven to be worth more than $4 million for the team that found them. In 1696 Jonathan Dickinson’s ship wrecked off Jupiter Inlet. As he fled north to his intended destination of Philadelphia, he wrote of a local tribe of Native Americans known as the Ais whose most powerful chief was located at Jece where Vero Beach is today.

Bernard Romans wrote one of the first descriptions of Vero Beach in his book A Concise Natural History of East and West Florida published in 1776.

Turning the tables! That perfectly designed eating machine – the invasive lionfish – is now being

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served as a delicacy in several of our local restaurants. There’s no minimum size limit, closed season or bag limit for recreational and commercial harvest of But watch out for their poisonous spines!

The Hibiscus Festival is a yearly celebration for the City of Vero Beach to increase awareness of the historic downtown sector, raise funds for Main Street Vero Beach that work toward the preservation

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lionfish. No fishing license is required to catch them.

and growth of the area, and encourage community participation from residents, organizations and businesses.

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s South Florida Ecological Services Field Office in Vero Beach is one of the most important in the nation as it coordinates the efforts of numerous federal, state and private partners to restore the Everglades and protects, conserves and enhances the natural flora and fauna of South Florida.

The Jungle Trail – a narrow, 7 ½ mile, unpaved road located between Old Winter Beach Road and A1A – is part of the Indian River Lagoon Scenic Highway System and on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The road started as a means to transport citrus to packing houses on the mainland and became popular with tourists in the 1930s. Today it’s popular with locals and with tourists.

Let’s hear it for Fellsmere … and the ladies! Fellsmere was the birthplace for equal suffrage for women in Florida. There, women were granted the right to vote in municipal elections in February 1915. The first woman to cast a vote not only in Florida but south of the Mason-Dixon Line was Mrs. Zena M. Dreier. It was not until 1919 that a U.S. Constitutional amendment granted suffrage to women.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Vero Beach has a total area of 12.93 square miles; 1.85 square miles or 14.31 percent of it is water. The city is divided by the Indian River Lagoon into the mainland on one side and the oceanfront barrier island on the other.

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The Grand Harbor Beach Club overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.

John’s Island residents enjoy a dip in the pool.

NEIGHBORHOODS

If you’re house hunting, you will be surprised and delighted to find so many residential neighborhoods within the larger Vero Beach community, all with a distinct “flavor” of their own. Private Residential Club Communities Tennis is alive and well at Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club where top-level amateur tennis players compete during United States Tennis Association-sanctioned tournaments and charity fundraising exhibitions. Two championship golf courses attract residents who take to the fairways year round, and boaters find a safe haven at Grand Harbor’s deepwater marina. John’s Island, a river-to-ocean community in Indian River Shores, features three championship golf courses where the United States Golf Association held its 35th annual Mid-Amateur Tournament in October 2015.

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Enjoy the view at Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club.

The Moorings off of AIA offers the Pete Dye-designed golf course.

The Moorings is tucked away on A1A.

Yet there’s more to “JI” than golf, including Har-Tru tennis courts, air-conditioned squash courts, and beachfront and golf clubhouses offering fine dining and social events that attract young and old alike. The member-owned Moorings Yacht & Country Club on south A1A purchased Hawk’s Nest Golf Club last fall, adding a second 18-hole course and clubhouse to the list of member-friendly features that includes Har-Tru tennis courts, a fitness center, health spa and pool in addition to a country club on the Indian River Lagoon offering fine dining along with fine views. Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club, an ocean-to-river

The Orchid Golf & Beach Club is described as an “intimate” club.

community on north A1A, is described as “an intimate, private club” with an Arnold Palmer-designed 18-hole championship golf course sure to challenge even the lowest handicap player. Other amenities include a

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Gather your clubs and head to Windsorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s championship links-style golf course.

The May Pops is held at Windsor each year.

tennis center featuring Har-Tru courts and a fitness center, and a Beach Club with terrace bar, lounge, dining room and popular oceanfront pool. For the horse enthusiast, Windsor, with its first-rate equestrian center and riding trails, is likely to be the community of choice. The New Urbanism architecture also appeals, as well as an 18-hole championship links-style golf course and clubhouse, fitness center, and The Gallery at Windsor, an independent art space within the upscale residential community.

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Riomar’s grounds hearken back to Vero Beach’s beginnings.

In-Town Residential Neighborhoods The laid-back charm of Central Beach is what draws homeowners to the barrier island neighborhood, bordered by Iris Lane on the south and Live Oak Road on the north. Ocean Drive restaurants, boutiques, hotels and businesses are within walking distance. Riverside Park, with its tennis courts, a walking and jogging trail, boat ramp, Memorial Island, the Vero Beach Museum of Art and Riverside Theatre, is but a short

Central Beach has its own special charm.

skip and hop away. Riomar has been called the crown jewel of Vero Beach’s barrier island due in main part to the neighborhood’s historical significance. Golf enthusiast Winchester Finch discovered the barrier island location in 1919, invited

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The beach is only steps away at Castaway Cove.

Enjoy the beach at Sandpoint.

his Cleveland cohorts, and coined the name (translation: river to sea.) The Riomar Country Club, chartered six years later, became the social hub of a growing seasonal community. The first houses were built on sandy shell-packed roads close to the clubhouse. While a handful still stand, over the years structural renovations and paved roads have left their mark on the neighborhood. Even so, the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intrinsic character remains; tradition is Riomarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s niche. South Beach ocean and riverside residential communities on A1A south of the Alma Lee Loy Bridge and north of Round Island, bear seafaring names the likes of Castaway Cove, Sandpoint and Oceanridge. Most are gated and deed restricted. More often than not new residents are greeted by friendly neighbors bearing gifts.

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Take a leisurely ride through the Vero Beach Country Club.

The Vero Beach Country Club, McAnsh Park, and Royal Park Area neighborhoods on Vero Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mainland are close to churches, the public library, county administration building, courthouse, and best of all, a revitalized downtown arts and business district. Royal Park and McAnsh Park date back to the early 1920s, and many of the original homes representative of the architecture style of the era remain.

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If it’s wide open spaces you’re looking for, Vero Beach has that, too. Just west of the city, two new subdivisions are just getting their start: The Farms and Hidden Hammock, both with five acre lots for sale. If that doesn’t suit your fancy, you can find much more extensive acreage where you can build the house of your dreams and have space for children and horses to roam as well as all the privacy you could ever want. Plus, you can build a barn big enough to house all your toys. Much of the landscape is old Florida, untamed and isolated. Wildlife and birds flourish. And if you really want to get into the spirit of old Florida, you might find a farm or a grove with the original homestead available. Nowhere else in the county will you find the sweeping views and great dome of sky.

Wildlife and birds – like this attentive egret – flourish just west of the city.

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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Vero Beach and Indian River County have been blessed with outstanding schools, both public and private. National achievement tests have proven that the quality of Indian River County’s public school system is above the national average. Kindergarten is required by the state of Florida and children must be 5 years old on September 1 to enroll. Many public elementary schools and three public high schools provide a broad spectrum of educational opportunities. Indian River County is also home to several charter and magnet schools and a center for exceptional education. Saint Edward’s School and Saint Helen Catholic School are two of the private schools in the county. Saint Edward’s offers programs from Pre-K to 12th grade; Saint Helen offers programs from kindergarten to 8th grade. At a college level, Indian River State College provides schooling for over 40,000 residents with an undergraduate enrollment of 17,806. Bachelors and two-year Associate degree programs, technical and vocational certifica-

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alternative Education Center 772-564-6240

Beachland Elementary 772-564-3300

Citrus Elementary 772-978-8350

Dodgertown Elementary 772-564-4100

Fellsmere Elementary 772-564-5970

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tion programs, and adult education are all offered. The Richardson Center at

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the Vero Beach campus is a full-service business operations center, offering

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Highlands Elementary

Storm Grove Middle

Suncoast School

Treasure Coast Elementary

Willow School

Vero Beach Elementary

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Oslo Middle

Vero Beach High School

Imagine Schools, South Vero

Pelican Island Elementary

Wabasso Exceptional

Indian River Charter High School

Rosewood Magnet Elementary

North County Charter School

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Sebastian Elementary

Master’s Academy

Saint Peter’s Academy

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Sebastian River High

Saint Edward’s School

Sebastian Charter Junior High School

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Liberty Magnet Elementary 772-564-5300

Osceola Magnet Elementary 772-564-5821 772-564-3980

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MEDICAL RESOURCES There are plenty of options in Vero Beach to keep you fit and healthy, including two hospitals, a Dukeaffiliated heart center and other state-of-theart, comprehensive care solutions.

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HOSPITALS

Indian River Medical Center 1000 36th St. 772-567-4311 www.irmc.cc See ad on page 143

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1820 58th Ave., #110 772-202-5795 www.carespot.com

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EXPLORE Things to Do & See Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Top 12 History Museums Science and Nature

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Stroll through McKee Botanical Gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tranquil grounds.

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Things To Do & See Did you know that Vero Beach used to be called “Zero Vero?” The folks who say that should really get out more. There are so many things to do, places to visit, experiences to enjoy, both in town and within an easy drive. No matter how long you live here, you’ll find something to explore.

Brave an airboat ride with your (daring) family.

hy not give line dancing a shot? The Vero Beach Community Center is

the place to be on Wednesdays when Mary and Joe crank up “Achy-Breaky” country music and get the ball chain and side steps going. It’s a workout. Or feed a giraffe at the Brevard Zoo. Eyeball a gator at the Indian River County Wetlands preserve. How about taking a dive at the North County Aquatic Center? If you’re looking for a different kind of adventure, spend a weekend at Westgate River Ranch, a dude ranch in the center of the state, offering hayrides and campfires and S’mores. Remember those? Or grab a ride on an airboat and zip across Blue Cypress Lake, the largest lake on the Treasure Coast and in Indian River County. We could go on and on, but this isn’t about us, it’s about you; so you need to decide where to go and what do. Here are some suggestions; and if you happen to hear someone call Vero “Zero,” be sure to set them straight.

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Go exploring the old-fashioned way.

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View a sculpture at the Vero Beach Museum of Art.

Feed a giraffe at the Brevard Zoo.

Look an alligator in the eye â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at your own risk, of course.

O Take in a baseball game at Dodgertown.

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North County Aquatic Center offers fun for all ages.

KIDS’ TOP 12 Andretti Thrill Park The park offers go-karts, 18-hole miniature golf, Andretti Edge race track, batting cages, laser tag, indoor ropes course, kiddie rides, playground, Wave Rave paddle boats, train rides and an arcade. 3960 S. Babcock St., Melbourne

Disney ’s Vero Beach Resort Character Breakfast Goofy and Donald greet families

and sign autographs at a beach-

front breakfast in the Shutters

Restaurant on Saturday mornings. Gift shop. 9250 A1A 772-234-2000

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City Of Sebastian Skate Park A 7,700-square-foot street course skating area is open to the public for skateboards, in-

Fun City

This play and party center is filled with inflatables and arcade games for all ages. 1375 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-770-0707 www.funcityfl.com

line and quad skates. A signed,

athletes and team training. 3901 26th St. 866-656-4900 www.historicdodgertown.com

Indian River County Main Library The library and its branches provide programs and services for all ages as well as a Gift Shop staffed by enthusiastic volunteers. 1600 21st St. 772-770-5060 www.irclibrary.org.

North County Aquatic Center This family-oriented public facility has an extensive water play area, competition pool with 24 lanes and diving well.

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Dodgertown was the site of

Sebastian

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The Royal Palm Pointe Fountains offer a way to cool off on a summer day.

Humiston Park has playgrounds for fun and covered pavilions for picnics.

Royal Palm Pointe Fountains The interactive fountain at the end of Royal Palm Pointe for kids of all ages offers scenic river views, picnic tables and fishing dock. 2 Royal Palm Pte. 772-567-2144

Skate Factory

The family skating rink has

skating, classes, video arcade

and team spor ts including

speed skating and roller

hockey. Available for private party rental. 485 27th Ave. S.W. 772-794-3373 www.skatefactor y.us

Pinz Sports Grill. 929 14th Ln. 772-299-7467 www.verobowl.com

Westgate River Ranch The 1,700-acre dude ranch has western-themed accommodations, horseback riding, nature hikes, fishing, swimming, airboat

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holes of mini-golf, a baseball

alley! Over 30 futuristic glow-

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batting cage, an arcade and

in-the-dark bowling lanes provide

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billiards, and lane-side food and

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Go back in time at the Indian River County Historical Society housed in the original Vero Beach Train Station.

HISTORY MUSEUMS Hallstrom Farmstead

world â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Indian River grapefruit.

An historic home built by

Gift shop.

Axel Hallstrom, a Swedish

2140 14th Ave.

horticulturist who emigrated

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to the United States in 1898.

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Open by appointment.

Laura (Riding) Jackson House Home of the poet Laura (Riding) Jackson, the house is the symbol of a way of life that was more environmentally sensitive.

772-778-3435

Indian River County Historical Society

www.irchistorical.org

Located in the original Vero Beach

through May.

railroad station, the society offers

Environmental Learning Center

1723 S.W. Old Dixie Hwy.

Indian River Citrus Museum

displays of county memorabilia, historic artifacts and a miniature

The museum showcases the

railroad.

areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grove culture, artifacts,

2336 14th Ave.

photographs and memorabilia of

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the pioneers who established the

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The historic house is open for tours on Saturdays, October

255 Live Oak Dr. www.lauraridingjackson.com

most popular citrus fruit in the

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Visit the birthplace of the Navy Frogman program.

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McLarty Treasure Museum The museum is located on a National Historical Landmark site

1322 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian 772-589-9875 www.melfisher.com

Sebastian Inlet Fishing Museum The museum, a part of Sebastian Inlet State Park, focuses on the

divers, displays of artifacts from the

National Navy UDT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SEAL Museum

1715 shipwrecks and a film featur-

The birthplace of the Navy Frog-

Inlet Bridge, A1A

ing the story of the doomed ships.

man program includes the lifeboat

321-984-4852

13180 N. A1A

used in a hijacking by Somalian

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attack in 2001 and other displays.

and offers diaries of current treasure

Mel Fisher Treasure Museum

local fishing industry. South side of the Sebastian

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The legacy of treasure hunter Mel Fisher is displayed.

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SCIENCE & NATURE Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge The refuge has exhibits of sea turtles and the barrier island, environmental education programs, orientation movies and a 3/4-mile foot trail and lagoon kayak launch along with a number of walking trails. 8385 S. A1A, Melbourne Beach www.fws.gov/archiecarr

Brevard Zoo The community zoo features animals from Florida and around the world, with demonstration feeding of alligators and Scientists monitor the environment to ensure its health.

crocodiles, river otter interaction, train ride for young children, zip lines, paddle boats or kayaking for teens and older guests. Gift shop. 8225 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne www.brevardzoo.org

Go SCUBA diving and mingle with the turtles.

Deep 6 Dive & Watersports SCUBA or free-dive with lessons provided by certified instructors. 416 Miracle Mile Plz. www.deepsixintl.com

Environmental Learning Center The 51-acre campus boasts natural surroundings; multiple species of birds, fish, crustaceans, mammals and indigenous plants; boardwalks, paths, indoor labs and the historic Laura (Riding) Jackson home. Special programs, classes and workshops offered. 255 Live Oak Dr. www.discoverelc.org

“I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” –HENRY DAVID THOREAU

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Spread across 4,700 acres, the eco-ranch and wildlife conservation area has a variety of safaris: horseback, coach, zip line and canopy cycle; also restaurant, cabins, special event facilities, camps and gift shop. 4755 N. Kenansville Rd., St. Cloud www.foreverflorida.com

Fort Drum Crystal Mine Search for fossils and minerals, including ancient calcified marine clam shells with large amber crystals featured at the mine. Gift shop. 28320 N.E. 55th Ave., Okeechobee www.thefortdrumcrystalmine.com

Harbor Branch Ocean Discovery Center

Brave the zip line at Forever Florida.

Located at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, the interactive exhibits and theatre showcase marine, environmental and research efforts. Gift shop.

Admire the herons at the Indian River County Wetlands.

5600 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Ft. Pierce www.fau.edu/hbo

Indian River County Wetlands The preserve is home to alligators, otters, turtles, and during the migratory bird season, roseate spoonbills, egrets, herons, sand hill cranes and many other species of migratory birds. West Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant 90th Ave. at 8th St.

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Kennedy Space Center NASAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s launch headquarters features

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exhibits and hands-on experiences, in-

Tour the launch area at Kennedy Space Center.

cluding guided tours of the launch area and facility and IMAX movies, veteran astronauts, training in spaceflight simulators and the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Gift shop. SR 405, Orsino www.kennedyspacecenter.com

Laporte Farms The five-acre farm hosts several events throughout the year and is home to a variety of animals, including a zebra, a goat, chickens, ducks, parrots, a donkey, a ram and more; available for parties and groups or individual visits by appointment. 7700 129th St., Sebastian www.laportefarms.com

Manatee Observation Center A waterfront wildlife observation center presents manatees as the main attrac-

The manatee has been fascinating us for centuries.

tion, along with hands-on exhibits. 480 N. Indian River Dr., Ft. Pierce www.manateecenter.com

McKee Botanical Garden The 18-acre subtropical hammock is home to a diverse collection of plants and restored architectural treasures, trails surrounded with native vegetation, ornamental plants, water lilies and orchids, ponds and streams. Restaurant and gift shop. 350 U.S. Hwy. 1 www.mckeegarden.org Loreicae sit quia con parum lati cusam, conserferio mo occupta duntia num fugitem

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Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area The conservation area has 298 acres of undeveloped mature coastal hammock with live oaks over 100 years old, scrubby flatwoods and estuarine wetlands with boardwalks, observation tower, trails, canoe launch, parking area and public facilities. Oslo Road (9th Street S.E.), east of U.S. Hwy. 1 www.ircgov.com

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge The refuge has over five miles of foot trails, a boardwalk and observation tower for viewing wildlife. Accessible from the north end of the Jungle Trail. (3.7 miles north of CR 510) 4055 Wildlife Way www.fws.gov/pelicanisland

Follow the historic Jungle Trail to visit Pelican Island.

Piper Aircraft Tours of the manufacturing facility are offered by appointment. 2926 Piper Dr. www.piper.com

Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary The sanctuary, adjacent to Riverside Park, honors the memory of area men and women who died while defending our country. Adjacent to Riverside Park 3001 Riverside Park Dr. 772-567-2144

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THE ARTS In Vero Beach The Cultural Arts Fine Art Theatre Dance Film Music Lectures

“Evening Silence,” by Ronald Tinney

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Plein air painting is a popular pastime in Vero Beach.

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Under the Oaks, sponsored by the Vero Beach Art Club, is one of the major art festivals in the Southeast.

The Cultural Arts Vero Beach is known as a vibrant cultural community where art, theatre, film, music and dance are celebrated in numerous ways and venues. What early patrons of the arts envisioned, funded and created has been expanded and enhanced, thanks to continued support by those who have followed.

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With four active orchestras, the Treasure Coast is a haven for music lovers.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.â&#x20AC;? - PABLO PICASSO

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Riverside Theatre presentations keep Vero Beach residents entertained year round.

“As practice makes perfect, I cannot but make progress; each drawing one makes, each study one paints, is a step forward.” –VINCENT VAN GOGH

We also have classical ballet to enrich our arts scene.

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FINE ART Vero Beach Museum of Art What began as a community-based, nonprofit organization called the Alliance for the Arts, which

recognized accredited museum where thousands of people come annually to learn, create and enjoy. As Lucinda “Cindy” Gedeon, the museum’s director

became the Center for the Arts, then the Vero Beach

and CEO says, “You can have a vision and all the ideas

Museum of Art, has a rich history that gives testimo-

in the world, but if you don’t have the support you

ny to individuals, past and present, whose passion

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the people in Vero Beach.” Upcoming exhibitions include Oscar Bluemner: Selections from the Vera Bluemner Kouba Collection, January 16 through May 22; John Baeder’s American Roadside, January 21 through May 15; and Nature Illuminated: Landscapes and Still Lifes by Heade and his contemporar-

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The Vero Beach Museum of Art is one of the premier regional art centers in the nation.

“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” –ARISTOTLE

ies, February 6 through June 5.

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GALLERIES GALORE

“Three Dories,” by Michael Kahn at Admiralty Gallery

Vero Beach is blessed with an abundance of galleries that feature the work of painters, sculptors, photographers, print makers and jewelry designers. For an up-close look and chat with local and not-so-local artists, be sure to wend your way along 14th Avenue and the surrounding streets in Vero Beach’s Historic Downtown district during the First Friday Gallery Stroll. The monthly event is fun, festive and habit forming. There are so many galleries to explore and enjoy, so get started.

The Admiralty Gallery The gallery exhibits a unique blend of contemporary fine art in abstract, impressionistic and realistic styles by awardwinning local, national and international artists. Subject matter includes Vero Beach and other coastal landscapes, river and seascapes, figurative and marine paintings, color field works, glass and wood sculptures. 3315 Ocean Dr. www.admiraltygallery.com

An Image Evolution Signature Art Gallery of Vero The custom metal-print production facility features fine artists and photographers. 4344 N. U.S. Hwy. 1. www.animageevolution.com "No Friskies Tonight," by Sue Dinenno at the Artists Guild Gallery

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Artists Guild Gallery

Indian River County Courthouse.

Morrell Polackwich, Dorothy Napp

The cooperative fine-art gallery

2041 14th Ave.

Schindel and Shelley Weltman.

of 18 member artists and

www.cultural-council.org

Ongoing represented artists are

numerous consignors features

Walford Campbell, Joan Earnhart,

every medium: sculpture,

Flametree Clay Art Gallery

pottery, jewelry, ceramics and

The gallery presents local ceramic

glass. Art classes, commissioned

artists and exhibits of fine ceramic

works and private showings

artwork from the functional to the

are also offered. Different guest

whimsical and conceptual.

artists are featured each month.

2041 14th Ave.

1974 14th Ave.

www.flametreeclay.com

more than 12 rooms of art in

www.artistsguildgalleryofver-

Terry Green, Emily Heinzel, Viola Pace Knudsen, Francis Mesaros and Carol Staub with monthly rotating guest artists. 1911 14th Ave. www.gallery14verobeach.com

The Gallery at Windsor The gallery is an independent

Gallery 14

art space within the Windsor

Gallery 14 features works in

community. In addition to being

oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed

home to important works from

media, collage, sculpture, ceramic,

the George Weston Collection,

jewelry and photography by

the gallery invites curators to

Gallery 14 partners Edgardo

respond to the space with

The Cultural Council and the

Abello, Lila Blakeslee, Barbara

exhibitions of contemporary

Florida Arts Council present

du Pont, Mary Ann Hall, Barbara

painting, works on paper and pho-

Art in Public Places exhibits at the

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“August Morning,” by Mary Garrish at J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art

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“Princess Parrotfish,” by Greg Hills at Greg Hills Photography and Gallery

contemporary artists include Peter Doig, Bruce Weber, Ed Ruscha, Christo & Jeanne Claude, Alex Katz and Tony Scherman. Through a partnership with the Whitechapel Gallery of London, The Gallery has exhibited works by Beatriz Milhazes, Gert and Uwe Tobias and, most recently, Jasper Johns. 3125 Windsor Blvd. 772-388-4071 www.windsorflorida.com/gallery

Greg Hills Photography and Gallery

786-212-7050 www.greghillsphoto.com

James R. Hahn Productions Works of James and Kay Hahn,

The gallery features a selection

J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art

of signed and numbered fine

The gallery offers worldwide

art prints on canvas, watercolor

prints and project examples.

collections of original paintings,

and metallic paper as well as

2020 Old Dixie Hwy. S.E., Ste. 11

objets d’art, sculptures and select

face-mounted acrylic prints.

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Photography services are available.

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The Laughing Dog Gallery

Main Street Vero Beach Studios & Gallery

Meghan Candler Gallery

The gallery features a sophis-

The studios and gallery showcase

The gallery features a beautifully

ticated collection of works

the works of local artists Lisa Lugo,

curated collection of paintings

from over 350 contemporary

Barbara Sharp, Katherine Joline

by select local, national and

American craftsmen. The Trea-

Tucker and Sherry Wilson. Works

international artists. Over 40

sure Coast’s largest collection of

include hand-beaded necklac-

contemporary, emerging and

art glass, along with ceramics,

es, pottery and mural art with

established artists working in

sculpture, furniture and an

hand-painted gift items.

abstract, impressionist and

extensive collection of fine art

2036 14th Ave., Ste. 103

realistic styles are represented in

jewelry are represented in their

www.mainstreetverobeach.org

the friendly and sophisticated

friendly, 4000 sq. ft. showroom.

environment. New paintings from

The collection is also viewable

the studios of New York, California,

on the website.

Atlanta and Cape Cod artists are

2910 Cardinal Dr.

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Palm House Gallery & Studio The working gallery and studio is located in the heart of Ocean Drive shopping, featuring original oil paintings and artwork by award winning artists Wendy Douglas, Dede Gilbert, Stevee Greeff, Rick Kelly, Kathy “Kiki” Kemp, Madeline Long, Liz Mayo, Suzy Mellott, Emily Tremml, Janet Kipp Tribus and Lee Moore’s faith and family jewelry. The artists’ works include plein air paintings, Florida landscapes, marine and beach scenes, contemporary realism, portraiture

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and narrative imagery. Commissions are accepted. Open by “appointment or chance” throughout the year. Located upstairs at 3227 A Ocean Dr. 772-231-6816 www.palmhousegallery.com

Sebastian River Art Club The club has over 150 members, offering art classes, lectures, demonstrations, open studios, mentorship, competitions and art shows. Six rooms of members’ works feature paintings, pottery and sculpture. 1245 Main St., Sebastian www.sebastianriverartclub.org

The Teaching Art Studio & Gallery The gallery is a working studio showcasing the works of artist

“Untitled,” by Suza Talbot at Sebastian River Art Club

and teacher Leigh Bennett. Art classes are also offered. 1981 14th Ave. www.leighbennett.com

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Tiger Lily Art Studios & Gallery The studios and gallery feature the works of Cristina Abizaid, Travis Blanton, Julia Carter, Shotsi Cain Lajoie, Sharon Sexton and Glenda Taylor, and include paintings, sculpture and ceramics. 1903 14th Ave. www.tigerlilyvero.com

Vero Beach Art Club The art club is an independent, nonprofit organization serving 450 members and the art community through education, exhibitions, social events and monthly meetings, with special programs and guest artists. 3001 Riverside Park Dr. www.verobeachartclub.org

Vero Beach Museum of Art The museum is the largest

“Wind Spirit,” by Cristina Abizaid at Tiger Lily Art Studios and Gallery

“New World Map”, by El Anatsui at Vero Beach Museum of Art

accredited art facility on Florida’s Treasure Coast. The museum presents changing exhibitions from lenders and its permanent collection of 929 objects of American and international art. It features sculpture parks, galleries, tours, art classes and public programs from lectures to film studies, as well as jazz events, an annual children’s art festival, KidZ ArtShops, Turtle Tours and museum store. Admission fees apply (free admission the last Saturday of each month). 3001 Riverside Park Dr. www.verobeachmuseum.org

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EDGARDO ABELLO LILA BLAKESLEE BARBARA DU PONT MARY ANN HALL VIRGINIA M. KNAPP BARBARA LANDRY DEBORAH MORRELL POLACKWICH DOROTHY NAPP SCHINDEL SHELLEY WELTMAN OUR HOURS ARE: Oct-May, Tues-Fri 11-6, Sat 11-5 June & July, Th/Fri 11-5, Sat 11-4 Closed August and September Always open for First Friday Gallery Strolls Open by appointment or by Chance 1911 14TH AVENUE, VERO BEACH FL 32960, 772.562.5525 WWW.GALLERY14VEROBEACH.COM Gallery14_HB16.indd 1

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THEATER

Riverside Theatre & Children’s Theatre This is a town that loves its theatre. Ever since stage lights first shone on the Vero Beach Theatre Guild’s production of “Tom Jones” on November 7, 1973, the community has enthusiastically embraced theatrical efforts, so much so that today Riverside Theatre, affiliated with Actor’s Equity Association, the League of Resident Theatres, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and United Scenic Artists, is widely recognized as a cultural treasure throughout the state and nationally. It’s no wonder. Thanks to talented actors, actresses, vocalists, and dancers, we can be alternately amused, saddened, enlightened – and always entertained! Most would agree that Artistic Director and CEO Allen Cornell is the one to thank for Riverside’s success, yet what many people don’t realize is that all of the sets, props, lights and costumes are designed and built on site under Allen’s direction. If you were at a performance of “Les Misėrables,” you heard the spontaneous applause when the curtain went up and the set came into view. “Creating theatre is all about deciding on the material, getting all of the elements together, then putting it out in front of the audience,” says Allen. “For me the whole thrill is starting each season with a blank slate. Like a ball player, every time you go to the plate it’s a new experience. It never gets old.”

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The Riverside Theatre and the Vero Beach Theatre Guild have been entertaining Vero Beach audiences for decades.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great theatre is about challenging how we think and encouraging us to fantasize about a world we aspire to.â&#x20AC;? - WILLEM DAFOE

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Riverside Theatre’s 2006 production of Sleuth starred Warren Kelley and J.C. Hoyt.

The 2016 season promis-

Pulitzer Prize for Drama, A Chorus

es even more, as Swinging

Line is on tap January 13 through

Hello Dolly! on tap March 8

on a Star runs from January

February 1 followed by Over the

through 27. One of Broadway’s

5 through 24. It’s a musical

River and Through the Woods

most enduring and delightful

journey that begins in a smoky

February 2 through 21.

musical comedies, the story is

Rounding the season out are

1920’s Speakeasy and ends in a

Vanya and Sonia and Masha

1950’s Manhattan supper club,

and Spike plays from February 16

by Thornton Wilder. Don’t miss

kicking off a sparkling Stark

through 18. This hilarious comedy

this revival.

stage schedule.

won the 2013 Tony Award for Best

Winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and the

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based on the “The Matchmaker”

In Freud’s Last Session March

Play and features a family reunion

22 through April 3, Freud invites

you won’t soon forget!

C. S. Lewis to his home on the day

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“The King and I” always enchants its audiences.

England enters World War II. The

February 19 through 21 and Teen

March 3 through 20. No need to

two enter into a witty, intel-

One Acts April 22 through 24.

tell you that story. It’s one you

lectual discussion touching on love, religion, politics and life. Closing the season is Sister

Vero Beach Theatre Guild The Vero Beach Theatre Guild

know and love. The season closes out with The Nerd May 12 through 22, one of

Act running from April 12

continues to come up with

the funniest Broadway plays ever

through May 1. This musical was

crowd-pleasing plays starting

written. The action centers on an

nominated for five Tony Awards

with Social Security, a hilarious

aspiring Indiana architect, Willum

and tells the story of disco diva

comedy about a married cou-

Cubbert, who wants to meet the

Deloris Van Cartier and the out-

ple – both art dealers – whose

hero who saved his life when he

rageous events that transpire

tranquility is shattered by the ar-

was wounded and unconscious in

after she witnesses a murder

rival of several of the wife’s family

Vietnam. Be careful what you wish

and hides in a convent. You take

members, showing from January 7

for Willum – because your hero is

it from there.

though 17.

Rick Steadman, The Nerd whom

The Riverside Children’s Theatre features Seven Supermans

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DANCE If your two left feet kept you from You have the chance to become an instant fan of ballet in Vero Beach,

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becoming a performer, fear not.

“Ballet Suite 12,” by Francis Sprout

which boasts two dance companies.

Vero Classical Ballet This year Vero Classical Ballet is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Barry and Amy Trammel are the directors. Barry has danced across the United States from Florida to Oregon and back working with great artists of the Russian tradition of classical ballet. Amy Trammel earned a coveted position in the Colorado Ballet. Be sure to catch Vero Classical Ballet’s Cinderella on June 18.

Ballet Vero Beach Relatively new to the community, the ballet has certainly made its mark. Thanks to professional dancer and choreographer, Adam Schnell, the resident dance company, formed three years ago, is here to stay. “Our mission is to promote the art of dance as a universal language,” says Adam. “You can go to any country in the world that has music and ballet and enjoy and appreciate what you’re experiencing.” Bravo! This year’s performances include the Pastoral Symphony January 22 through 23, featuring the main stage premiere of “Museum Pieces,” created for the 2014 collaborative performance between Ballet Vero Beach and the Vero Beach Museum of Art; Museum in Motion on February 10; and the Finch Concerto on April 8 and 9.

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Vero Beach audiences wait for the curtain to rise on films from the Met and the Bolshoi at the Majestic 11 and the film series at the Vero Beach Museum of Art.

FILM While you may not be able to fly away to New York, Boston or Washington to take in a live concert, opera or ballet performance, you can slip into a seat at the Vero Beach Museum of Art or Majestic 11 Theatre where the magic you might otherwise miss is captured on the big screen. Folks rave about the quality of live simulcasts shown at the local movie theatre where a partnership formed eight years ago between Vero Beach Opera and the Majestic has brought a new awareness of and appreciation for opera. Add to that the Bolshoi Ballet performances in high-definition and plays from Britain’s National Theatre, and you have a feast for the senses. Concert lovers, theater and ballet buffs already have dates marked on their calendars along with a note to be there early. And don’t forget the Vero Beach Museum of Art’s short film concert February 13. The Asbury Short Film Concert is an entertaining and enlightening mix of live action comedy, drama and outstanding animated short films honored with Academy Award nominations or “Best of Show” awards at U.S. film festivals and international festival honors. Not to be missed.

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“Turandot”

The Bolshoi Ballet in High Definition

“The Taming of the Shrew”

scandalized the world. Two

Jan. 30

hundred years later, it is winning

Three of opera’s greatest dra-

the Olivier and Evening Standard

matic sopranos, take turns in the

awards for Best Play.

title role of the proud princess of ancient China as told by Puccini.

“As You Like It” Feb. 25

Jan. 24 & Jan. 27

“Manon Lescaut”

While many suitors, including

Mar. 5

the persistent Luciento, dream of

The opera was Puccini’s first hit,

marrying the lovely Bianca, her

a musically sumptuous work that

father will not let anyone marry

captures the irresistible allure

her until her elder sister, the

of a pair of ill-fated lovers: the

ill-tempered shrew Katharina, is

heroine Manon and the loyal Des

Film Studies program presents

herself married. You get the idea.

Grieux.

the finest in classic and contem-

“Spartacus”

“Madame Butterfly”

Mar. 13 & Mar. 16

Apr. 2

On: Films about Art in the Long

Spartacus, a Thracian king, is

The tragic love story of Lieu-

Run running from January 5

turned captive by Crassus with

tenant Pinkerton of the United

through February 2, 2016. The

his wife Phrygia. Forced to fight

States Navy and his geisha wife

second series presents Could’ve

as a gladiator and kill one of

Cio-Cio San (Madame Butterfly).

Wons: Films That Almost

his friends, Spartacus plots an

Enjoy Shakespeare’s glorious comedy of love and change.

Vero Beach Museum of Art

porary cinema. The first course for the 2016 season is Keeping

Snagged an Oscar from Feb-

unprecedented revenge. The plot

“Roberto Devereux”

thickens.

Apr. 16

The season ends with Trends in

In Donizetti’s opera, Queen Eliza-

International Cinema: Partners

beth I is forced to sign the death

from March 15 through April 12.

“Don Quixote” Apr. 10 & Apr.13

warrant of the nobleman she

Cervantes’ eccentric hero Don

loves, Roberto Devereux.

Quixote leaves on a journey full of adventures with his squire

“Elektra”

Sancho Panza in search of the

Apr. 30

perfect woman. Think tilting at

Soprano Nina Stemme por-

windmills.

trays Elektra’s primal quest for

The Metropolitan Opera in High Definition

“Les Pêcheurs de Perles” Jan.16 Bizet’s gorgeous opera of lust

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Majestic 11 by Cinemaworld

vengeance for the murder of her father, Agamemnon.

The National Theatre Live

“Les Liaisons Dangereuses” Jan. 28

and longing set in the Far East

In 1782, Choderlos de Laclos’

returns to the Met stage for the

novel of sex, intrigue and betray-

first time in 100 years.

al in pre-revolutionary France

ruary 9 through March 8, 2016.

“Film as dream, film as music. No art passes our conscience in the way film does, and goes directly to our feelings, deep down into the dark rooms of our souls.” – INGMAR BERGMAN

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The May Pops is an annual musical fundraiser that you won’t want to miss.

MUSIC Music has been making Vero Beach go round since the first settlers arrived humming happily. It didn’t take long before banjo players, drummers, piano players and other instrumentalists got together and struck up the band. Sopranos, altos, tenors and basses took note, forming vocal groups that performed in churches and concert halls. It’s no secret that singing is good for the soul. According to researchers at Oxford University, it’s also good for making new friends. After studying a group of adults ages 18 to 83 who didn’t know each other before they started singing together, researchers came to the conclusion that singing can make us happier and more willing to bond with others. Whether you’re singing, playing an instrument, or are a member of the audience, music has a magical effect. Over the years the number of musical offerings in Vero Beach has increased. There are opera and orchestra performances along with choral concerts galore.

“The advice I am giving always to all my students is above all to study the music profoundly ... music is like the ocean, and the instruments are little or bigger islands, very beautiful for the flowers and trees.” –ANDRES SEGOVIA

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May Pops at Windsor

under the stars feature Don Sole-

sing along to familiar tunes. It’s a

dad, February 4, Ed Shanaphy

but one thing’s for sure, you

party that benefits the local com-

& Friends, March 17, and Dave

don’t want to miss May Pops!

munity through the initiatives of

Mundy and Soulfege, April 14.

This is the 27th year for what

the Indian River Medical Center

began with an outdoor concert

Foundation. See you there!

Vero Beach Opera

The Emerson Center

ues to dazzle as Metropolitan

So many choices, so little time,

at Riverside Park. Not only were the musical selections applauded when the orchestra began to play

The Emerson Center’s Masters

The Vero Beach Opera continOpera luminaries soprano

Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture”

of Music impressive schedule

Deborah Voigt, tenor Marcello

and fireworks lit the sky over the

includes Peter Yarrow of Peter,

Giordani, and basso Paul Plishka

Indian River Lagoon, those in

Paul, and Mary fame on January

light up the Vero Beach High

attendance stood and cheered.

13; The McCartney Years on Feb-

School Performing Arts Center.

ruary 11; and The Kingston Trio

Watch for Die Fledermaus Jan-

on March 4.

uary 10; the Opera Showcase,

The cheering has continued as May Pops, long considered a

February 6, featuring artists from

cherished tradition, is held the first Sunday afternoon in May on the polo grounds at Windsor. The Brevard Symphony Orchestra,

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cert-goers who tap their toes and

Vero Beach Museum of Art Other musical performances of

the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia; and the World of Opera, March 13, which features

conducted by Christopher Con-

note: Warm Nights, Cool Music

Marcello Giordani Foundation

fessore, joined by guest soloists,

in the Park at the Vero Beach

International Vocal Competition

never fails to entertain con-

Museum of Art. Jazz concerts

Winners.

Stay cool with “Warm Nights, Cool Music in the Park” at the Vero Beach Museum of Art.

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Not only are we blessed with our own opera, we also have a

Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 on January 14. Taking center stage for the second concert are Rossini,

The Brevard Symphony Orchestra The Brevard Symphony

number of outstanding local

Ravel, Respighi and Hayden on

Orchestra starts off with a bang

orchestras and chorales that

February 10. The third concert

with Voyage to Jupiter on

features Mozart’s Symphony No.

January 23. On February 20, the

32, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto

orchestra segues into POPS! I

No. 4 in G and Shostakovich’s

Love a Piano. March 12 sees a

Symphony No. 9 and will be held

presentation of Scottish Spring,

on March 10. The season ends

and Mahler’s Symphony No. 5

with Eng’s Andante for Strings,

is presented April 9. The season

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8,

closes out with Hugh Panaro in

and Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concer-

Concert on April 30. Concerts are

tra opens its season with the

to April 7. Concerts are held at

held at the King Center for the

Overture to Oberon, Shostakov-

Waxlax Center for the Performing

Performing Arts in Melbourne.

ich’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and

Arts at St. Edward’s School.

present internationally known performances. Sample the quality presentations from these excellent organizations.

The Atlantic Classical Orchestra The Atlantic Classical Orches-

“Music expresses that which cannot be said, and on which it is impossible to be silent.” - VICTOR HUGO

The Indian River Symphonic Association The Indian River Symphonic Association has been bringing quality symphonic music to Vero Beach since 1994. This

Take your pick among a number of outstanding orchestras and chorales.

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season is no exception. Starting THE ARTS

off with the Polish Baltic

The Space Coast Symphony

ends with a pop salute to mothers with Mother’s Day Bouquet on May 7. Concerts are held at the

Philharmonic Orchestra, Jan-

The Space Coast Symphony

uary 22, the concerts continue

offers a variety of entertaining

Vero Beach High School Perform-

with the Buffalo Philharmonic

concerts starting with Tchaikovsky’s

ing Arts Center.

Orchestra February 9, the

Piano Concerto February 7. On

Brevard Symphony Orchestra

March 6, Duke Ellington’s Three

February 21, the Jerusalem

Black Kings pays tribute to Dr.

Symphony Orchestra February

Martin Luther King. On March 20,

The Treasure Coast Chorale The Treasure Coast Chorale

29, the Russian National Or-

Danny Elfman’s Serenada Schizo-

shares its love of choral music

chestra March 6, and end with

phrana, the world premiere of a

with the community. This year

the Brevard Symphony Orches-

new work by Aaron Collins, will be

the chorale is presenting Take

tra March 13. Concerts are held

presented. Bach’s Brandenburg

Me Home Country Roads II

at the Community Church.

No. 2 is offered April 16. The season

March 13 and Salute to America May 22. Concerts are held at the

One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. -BOB MARLEY

Community Church.

Many local orchestras perform in Vero Beach.

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A visiting lecturer speaks to a sold-out crowd.

LECTURES Vero Beach has long been the home of inquiring minds eager to explore new ideas and reasons why things are the way they are. It’s no wonder then that lecture series intended to inform and inspire have grown in both number and popularity. If you thought that last year’s line-up of notable names on speaker schedules at Riverside Theatre and the Emerson Center packed a punch, this season promises to be a knock-out winner.

Riverside Theatre The Distinguished Lecturer Series at Riverside Theatre features such notables as Dr. Eric J. Topol on January 25 discussing how mobile technology and cheaper gene sequencing are opening the door to a whole new kind of medical care from this es-

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Colin Powell spoke at Riverside Theatre’s Distinguished Lecturer Series several years ago.

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teemed cardiologist and researcher. Ken Burns, one of the most recognizable documentary filmmakers of our THE ARTS

time, speaks on February 8. On February 22, Bret Stephens, Pulitzer Prize-winning foreign affairs columnist shares his perspective on politics and world events. The series ends March 14 with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

The Emerson Center The Emerson Center’s 2016 Celebrated Speaker Series kicks off with Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her astronaut and U.S. Navy Captain husband Mark Kelly on January 16, recounting details of the road they have traveled since the attack on Gabby’s life. Next comes Marcia Coyle, February 6, chief Washington correspondent for the National Law Journal. You simply can’t miss – and laugh along with – Dave Barry, as with tongue in cheek, he describes the highs and lows of life in South Florida on February 27. The

Dave Barry will speak at the Emerson Center in February.

“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” - OSCAR WILDE

Mark Kelly and Gabby Giffords are part of the Celebrated Speaker Series at the Emerson Center.

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series closes out with Michael Tougias on March 19. Tougias is co-author of The Finest Hours which has been purchased by Disney for a film. If you’re itching to find out more about this state, The Emerson Center also hosts a free – Yes, FREE! You don’t hear that too often these days – Florida Human-

“For me, the worst part of playing golf, by far, has always been hitting the ball.” - DAVE BARRY

ities Series that features historians, journalists and songwriters who tell tales about the Sunshine State’s past. On January 21, Tom Berson, former journalist and

Michael Francis talks about “La Florida Before Jamestown: Europeans, Africans, and Indians in La

environmental history professor, describes the numer-

Florida, 1513-1607” on March 10. Jack Davis, Univer-

ous valuable natural springs in Florida that brought

sity of Florida environmental historian, discusses the

tourists here before Disney. On February 18 author

natural side of the human saga in Florida’s history, the

and environmentalist journalist Craig Pittman tells

early artists and writers who discovered a paradise

“How Florida Contracted Manatee Insanity.” Jacques

they feared would be significantly altered or com-

Cousteau and Jimmy Buffett play starring roles.

pletely lost. Catch him on April 14.

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OUTDOORS Breathing Space Beaches and Parks On Land Hiking On the Water In the Air On Horseback

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Paddleboarding is a great way to spend time on the Indian River Lagoon.

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The majority of days in Vero Beach are filled with sunshine, perfect for spending hours on the beach.

Breathing Space

hen you’ve grown up in a place like Minnesota or along the Jersey shore or close to the dunes of Lake Michigan, living close to a body of water is usually a priority.

Discovering Vero Beach with its sandy beaches stretching for miles along the Atlantic Ocean and beauty of the Indian River Lagoon is

“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” –VINCENT VAN GOGH

like finding the proverbial pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.

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Throw on a light-weight jacket or a sweater and head for the beach: check out the map on pages 172 and 173. Folks who visit arrive pale and stressed leave tan and relaxed, a baggie full of shells and sea glass in their carry-ons. Help your children and grandchildren collect “lucky” sea beans, that mysterious seed that has traveled thousands of miles over ocean currents before washing up on our beach. Most people haven’t been lucky enough to find a doubloon, a ring or pieces of eight during their beach walks, but there are those who do. Optimistic treasure seekers continue to search sea and shore for fortunes believed to be on board the 11 Spanish ships that went down during the 1715 hurricane. In 1994 an off-and-on treasure hunter, diving in eight feet of water near the Sebastian Inlet, discovered $1 million worth of jewels and gold coins from one of those sunken ships. Kind of gives you hope, doesn’t it?

The Sebastian Inlet is one of the waterways leading from the Indian River Lagoon to the Atlantic.

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COOL BEANS Who doesn’t like treasure hunting on the beach? While bona fide gold and silver are usually hard to come by, sea beans in all colors, shapes and sizes – about 220 species of them, to be exact – wash up on Florida’s beaches. Edward L. Perry IV of the McLarty Treasure Museum defines sea beans as driftseeds, nuts and fruits that can “survive” ocean currents for a month or more. That means that a bean originating in Jamaica could coast to Florida, then up to New England and across the Atlantic Ocean. Once they’ve landed, some are even able to germinate! In Florida, sea beans are most plentiful following hurricane season in September and October. Search the wrack, or line of debris left by each tide on the beach, and you just might find a small fortune.

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SKINCARE TIPS

Many people who visit our fair city forget that we live on the edge of the tropics. The winter sun, so anemic further north, is brilliant here. If you’re not careful, you’ll wind up with an uncomfortable pinkish hue. Think baked lobster!

To protect your skin, apply lots of sunscreen, wear a hat that covers your face and neck and seek shade occasionally.

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Apply sunblock generously at least 20 minutes before you head outside, so it has time to sink in.

SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and it refers to the “theoretical amount of time you can stay in the sun without getting sunburned.” An SPF of 15 would allow you to stay in the sun 15 times longer than you could without protection. A higher SPF blocks out more rays. So, a product with an SPF of 15 will filter out about 93 percent of UVB rays, while SPF 30 filters out about 97percent.

If you are taking antibiotics or products with ret retinol, your skin can become more sensitive to the effects of sunlight; so you need to be more vigilant with your sunscreen application.

A broad spectrum sunscreen should contain PABA derivatives, salicylates, and/or cinnamates for UVB absorption; benzophenones for short shorter-wavelength UVA protection; and avobenzone, ecamsule, titanium dioxide, or zinc oxide for the remaining UVA spectrum.

Be thorough when applying sunscreen, especially those hard to reach places: the middle of the back, scalp, ears, tops of your feet and lips.

Reapply sunscreen every two to three hours depending on the amount of time you’ve been in the water.

The sun is the most radiant between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., but it’s also at its most dangerous. Just because you can’t see the sun doesn’t mean it’s not affecting you. You need protection even on a cloudy day in winter when you’re getting as much exposure to UVA rays as you would on a hot and sunny summer day.

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This map shows all of the beaches and parks available to Indian River County residents and its many visitors. Enjoy yourself! Beach

Sebastian Inlet State Park

Roseland Community Center & Park RD Dale Wimbrow Park ND Donald LA E 1 S MacDonald RO Park

Boat Dock Boat Launch

A1A

Camping

Ambersand Beach Access

Dogs Allowed Equestrian Access Fishing

512

505

Treasure Shores Park

Lifeguard Parking

Sebastian Riverview Park

North County Regional Park

510

66TH AVE

90 TH AVE

85 TH ST

West Wabasso Park

Beaches & Public Parks

A1A Tracking Station Park

D 43R AVE

58TH AV E

Riverside Park

BRID E

Humiston Park

Troy Moody Park

Jacoby Park

South Beach Park

603

27TH AVE

43RD AVE

611

ALMA LEE LOY BRID E

A1A

Pine Hill Park

South County Regional Park

Grovenor Estates Park

A.W. Young Park

Pocahontas Park

IE H

606

Royal Palm Pointe Park

Leisure Square

16th Street Sports Complex Charles Park 8T H S T

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Jaycee Park MacWilliam Park

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82ND AV E

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BARBER

8T H ST

Bethel Creek House RI

82 ND AVE

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Piece of Pie Park Tropic Colony Park

Hosie Schumann Park

4 1ST ST

Joe Earman Island Park

45th Street Dock I ND

Gifford Park

Little Portion Park

Walking Trails

Kiwanis Hobart Park

49TH ST

20TH ST

Tennis

613

615

Restrooms

Turtle Trail Beach Access

58TH AVE

508

Rentable Space

Seagrape Trail Beach Access

Live Oak Road Park

County Fairgrounds Hobart Ball Fields

69TH ST

Picnic Tables

Wabasso Beach Park

Wabasso Causeway Park

512

Playground

Golden Sands Park

Oslo Dock

OS L O RO AD ( 9 T H S T S W )

Vero Highlands Park

Round Island Riverfront Park

Round Island Oceanside Park

From Round Island to Sebastian Inlet, Indian River County has approximately 22.4 miles of barrier island beaches.

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Wabasso Beach Park 1820 County Road 510

Jaycee Park Ocean Drive at Conn Way

RIVERFRONT PARKS

Round Island Oceanside Park 2200 S. Highway A1A

Seagrape Trail Beach Access 8302 N. Highway A1A

Sebastian Inlet State Park 9700 OCEANFRONT N. Highway A1APARKS

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A.W. Young Park East end of 21st St.

Wabasso Causeway Park 1820 Wabasso Beach Road Round Island Riverfront Park 2200 S. Highway A1A

Humiston Park Ocean Drive at Easter Lily Lane

Donald MacDonald Park 12315Turtle Roseland TrailRoad Beach Access Wabasso Causeway Park N. Highway A1A 18208102 Wabasso Beach Road (continued)

Jaycee Park Station Park Tracking Ocean ConnN.Way 800Drive 46that Place, Highway A1A

Joe Earman Island Park Accessible by boat only, 1 mile Wabasso Beach Park INLAND PARKS north1820 of theCounty BarberRoad Bridge 510 16th Street Sports Complex 16th St. and 20th Ave.

Round IslandShores Oceanside Treasure ParkPark 220011300 S. Highway A1A A1A N. Highway

Live Oak Road ParkPARKS RIVERFRONT South side of Wabasso Causeway 45th 512 Boat Street LaunchDock Gifford Dock Road

Seagrape TurtleTrail Trail Beach Beach Access Access 83028102 N. Highway A1AA1A N. Highway

Mac Williams Park Southeast end of Barber Bridge Blue Cypress Park Park 7400A.W. BlueYoung Cypress Lake Road East end of 21st St.

Sebastian Inlet StatePark Park Wabasso Beach 97001820 N. Highway A1A 510 County Road

Oslo Dock RIVERFRONT PARKS (continued) Eastern end Launch of Oslo Road C-54 Boat Sebastian River Canoe Launch Bethel House CR 507 and Creek Fellsmere Grade Road County 512 A1A 4405 N. Road Highway

(continued)

Tracking Station Park 800 46th Place, N. Highway A1A A.W. Young Park East end of 21st St. Treasure Shores Park 11300 N. Highway A1A Bethel Creek House 4405 N. Highway A1A Turtle Trail Beach Access 8102 N. Highway A1A Dale Wimbrow Park 11805 Roseland Road Wabasso Beach Park 1820 County Road 510 Donald MacDonald Park 12315 Roseland Road RIVERFRONT PARKS 45th Street Dock Gifford Dock Road

s A.W. Young Park East end of 21st St.

Bethel Creek House 4405 N. Highway A1A

Dale Wimbrow Park 11805 Roseland Road

Donald MacDonald Park 12315 Roseland Road

Riverside Park Riverside Charles Drive Park Sebastian Riverview Wimbrow Park Park 15thDale St. and 24th Ave. U.S. Highway 1 and Indian River Drive 11805 Roseland Road Joe Earman Island Park Roseland Community Center & Park Accessible by boat only, 1 mile 12925 83rd Ave. north of the Barber Bridge Fairgrounds Ag. Building Wabasso Causeway Donald MacDonald Park 7955 58th Ave. 1820 Wabasso 12315 RoselandBeach RoadRoad Island Riverfront Park LiveRound Oak Road Park 2200 Highway A1A South sideS.of Wabasso Causeway INLAND PARKS 16th Street Sports Complex Palm Park 16th St.Pointe and 20th Ave. MacRoyal Williams Park 2 Royalend Palm Southeast of Pointe Barber Bridge 512 Boat Launch Sebastian River Preserve OsloSt. Dock Stateend Park Eastern of Oslo Road 1000 Buffer Preserve Drive Blue Cypress Park 7400 Blue Cypress Lake Road RIVERFRONT PARKS (continued) Riverside Park Riverside Drive Sebastian River Canoe Launch County Road 512 C-54 Boat Launch CR 507 and Fellsmere Grade Road Roseland Community Center & Park 12925 83rd Ave. Sebastian Riverview Park U.S. Highway 1 and Indian River Drive Charles Park 15th St. and 24th Ave. Round Island Riverfront Park 2200 S. Highway A1A Wabasso Causeway Park 1820 Wabasso Beach Road Fairgrounds Ag. Building 7955 58th Ave. Royal Palm Pointe Park 2 Royal Palm Pointe INLAND PARKS 16th Street Sports Complex 16th St. and 20th Ave. St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park 1000 Buffer Preserve Drive

Grosvenor Estates Park Live Road Park 3205 10.Oak St. SW South Open Areaside of Wabasso Causeway St. Sebastian Preserve 512 BoatRiver Launch State Park 1000 Buffer Preserve Drive Mac Ball Williams Park Hobart Fields Blue Southeast of Barber Bridge 5790 77thCypress St. end Park 7400 Blue Cypress (Playing fields only) Lake Road

Gifford Park 4715 43rd Ave.

Piece of Pie P 37th Ave. at A

Grosvenor Estates Park 3205 10. St. SW Open Area

Pine Hill/Lon 206 30th Ave

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Hobart Ball Fields 5790 77th St. (Playing fields only)

Roseland Ba 8020 129th C

Hosie Schumann Park Piece of Pie Park St. 37th1760 Ave.37th at Atlantic Blvd.

ParkPine Park PineJacoby Hill/Lone at 25th Ave. 20619th 30thSt. Ave.

Kiwanis Hobart Pocahontas Park Park 77 St. 21st58th St. atAve. 14thand Ave.

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Sebastian Riverview Park U.S. Highway 1 and Indian River Drive Roseland Community Center & Park 12925 83rd Ave.

Golden Sands Park 10350 N. Highway A1A

South Beach ParkPARKS RIVERFRONT Ocean Drive at 17th Street 45th Street Dock Gifford Dock RoadPARKS OCEANFRONT

Sebastian River Canoe Launch County Road 512 Riverside Park Riverside Drive

45th Street Dock Gifford Dock Road

Dale Wimbrow Park 11805Treasure RoselandShores Road Park Sebastian Riverview Park 11300 N. Highway A1ARiver Drive U.S. Highway 1 and Indian

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Lane

(continued)

Joe Earman OCEANFRONT PARKS (continued) Gifford Park Island Park RIVERFRONT PARKS (continued) Bethel Creek House INLAND PARKS Accessible by boat only, 1 mile 4715 43rd Ave. 4405 Tracking N. Highway A1A north of the Barber Bridge Station Park Sebastian River Canoe Launch Royal16th PalmStreet PointeSports Park Complex 800 46th Place, N. Highway A1A County Road 512 2 Royal Palm 16th St.Pointe and 20th Ave.

Ambersands Beach Access 12566 N. Highway A1A South Beach Park Ocean Drive at 17th Street

ess

Eastern end of Oslo Road RIVERFRONT PARKS

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Tropic Colon 1820 46th Av Open Area

LeisureBall Square Roseland Field 3705 16th St. 8020 129th Court

Troy Moody Victory Blvd.

Little Portion Park Park South County Regional 8001900 20th 71st Ave. Ave. SW Open Area

Vero Highlan 625 Highland Open Area

Roseland Community Center & Park Fairgrounds Ag. Building 12925 83rd Ave. Kiwanis Hobart Park Ave. 58th7955 Ave.58th and 77 St.

Tropic Colony Park North Regional Park 1820 46th County Ave. 9450 CR 512 Open Area

West Wabas 8900 64th Av

Round Island Riverfront Park Gifford Park A1A 2200 S. Highway Leisure Square 37054715 16th43rd St. Ave.

Troy Moody Park Piece of at PieCordova Park Ave. Victory Blvd. 37th Ave. at Atlantic Blvd.

Royal Palm Pointe Park Estates 2Grosvenor Royal Palm Pointe Park Little Portion Park 19003205 71st 10. Ave.St. SW Open Area Open Area

Vero Highlands Park Pine Hill/Lone 625 Highlands DrivePine Park 206 30th Ave. Open Area

St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park Hobart Ball Fields Drive 1000 Buffer Preserve North County Regional Park 77th St. 94505790 CR 512 (Playing fields only)

Park WestPocahontas Wabasso Park at 14th Ave. 890021st 64thSt.Ave.

Oslo Dock C-54 Boat Eastern endLaunch of Oslo Hosie Schumann ParkRoad 507St. and Fellsmere Grade Road 1760CR 37th Riverside Park Charles Riverside Drive Jacoby ParkPark andAve. 24th Ave. 19th15th St. atSt.25th

Hosie Schumann Park 1760 37th St.

Jacoby Park 19th St. at 25th Ave.

Kiwanis Hobart Park 58th Ave. and 77 St. Gifford Park 4715 43rd Ave. Leisure Square 3705 16th St. Grosvenor Estates Park 3205 10. St. SW Open Area Little Portion Park 1900 71st Ave. Open Area Hobart Ball Fields 5790 77th St. (Playing fields only) North County Regional Park 9450 CR 512 Hosie Schumann Park 1760 37th St.

Jacoby Park 19th St. at 25th Ave.

Roseland Ball Field 8020 129th Court

South County Regional Park 800 20th Ave. SW

Tropic Colony Park 1820 46th Ave. Open Area Piece of Pie Park 37th Ave. at Atlantic Blvd. Troy Moody Park Victory Blvd. at Cordova Ave. Pine Hill/Lone Pine Park 206 30th Ave. Vero Highlands Park 625 Highlands Drive Open Area Pocahontas Park 21st St. at 14th Ave. West Wabasso Park 8900 64th Ave. Roseland Ball Field 8020 129th Court

South County Regional Park 800 20th Ave. SW

512 Boat Launch

Blue Cypress Park 7400 Blue Cypress Lake Road

South Count 800 20th Ave

Kiwanis Hobart Park 58th Ave. and 77 St.

Tropic Colony Park 1820 46th Ave. Open Area

Leisure Square 3705 16th St.

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Humiston Park offers playground equipment that entices young and old alike.

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Lifeguards watch over swimmers at our busy beaches.

Since Day 1, Vero Beach pioneers and planners have made it a point to set aside land for parks and recreational areas. Check out the map. Some – Pocahontas Park, Jaycee Park, Humiston Park – have playground equipment while others have shaded picnic pavilions – Round Island Park, South Beach Park, Jaycee Park. As well as offering facilities for simple relaxation, many of these areas provide a wide range of outdoor activities that include everything from boating, camping, fishing and horseback riding to kayaking, tennis and walking trails. Some parks also offer picnic tables and children’s playgrounds. See www.covb.org for City of Vero Beach Parks, www.ircgov.com for Indian River County Parks and www.floridastateparks.org for the state’s parks. You won’t be disappointed. Speaking of Jaycee Park, did you know that a House of Refuge, built in 1876 to give aid to stranded sailors, used to be there? Seems the original building, which burned down in 1917 and was rebuilt ten years later by the Coast Guard, was used as a lookout post for German submarines during World War II. No longer standing, its story is worth telling.

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Vero Beach has many parks for our four-legged friends.

WOOF! WOOF! We don’t have parks just for people. Man’s best friends have a few of their own. There’s Vero Beach Dog Park on Indian River Boulevard, a block north of the Merrill P. Barber Bridge, where pooches large and small sniff and chase one another with cheerful abandon while their owners stand by and socialize. There are plenty of laugh-out-loud-moments as puppies scramble to keep up with the big guys during a game of catch-me-if-you-can. Visitors are welcome. The Dogs for Life Park on 16th Street is another off-leash park where dogs not only frolic and run free, they can be trained to become certified assistance and therapy dogs, like Bubba who had been trained to be the “ears” of a legally deaf woman by Shelly Ferger, Dogs for Life founder. If the phone rings or there is someone at the door, Bubba lets his

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owner know. Six years ago Sebastian’s Bark Park on Keen Terrace welcomed its first four-legged “customers,” who gave it a four-paws-up salute. The free public park not only has an open off-leash area, there are some set aside for small and large dogs. And yes, there’s a lot of happy barking going on. Last but not least is the Bow-Wow Off-Leash Dog Park adjacent to the Humane Society’s Adoption and Education Center. There is a membership fee and you have to have adopted a dog from the Humane Society, but the price of admittance not only helps support the non-profit organization, it’s a load of fun for the four-footed set. In addition to separate small and large dog areas and a sandbox, there are tunnels and a ring ball – think Westminster Dog Show obstacle course.

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HIKING

Like to get out in the fresh air? Wander through semi-wilderness? Strike out on your own? Vero Beach and Indian River County have just the places for you. The Environmental Learning Center The Environmental Learning Center is another local favorite. The 64-acre campus on Live Oak Drive off the Wabasso Causeway has easy hiking trails that wind through palm hammocks, salt marshes and mangrove forests. Shady pavilions offer the perfect excuse to sit and stay awhile.

The Indian River Land Trust The Indian River Land Trust promotes the preservation, conservation and improvement of natural resources and special places in Indian River County for the benefit of the general public and future generations and they have wonderful trails to travel. One of the favorites is the Toni Robinson Waterfront Trail on the west side of the Indian River Lagoon off 79th Street and U.S. Hwy. 1. There, instead of what could have been the site of multiple riverfront residences, a scrub habitat, oak forest and mangroves have been preserved. The Land Trust also has hiking trails at Bee Gum Point, Spoonbill Marsh and the

Captain Forster Hammock Preserve offers a glimpse into â&#x20AC;&#x153;naturalâ&#x20AC;? Florida.

Lagoon Greenway.

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St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park If you really want to rough it and take an extended hike, visit the St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park. You can hike until you drop – over 60 miles of trails in 22,000 acres of wilderness. These trails are also open to mountain bikes and equestrians. If you decide to brave it, you’ll wander through forests of longleaf pine, grassland prairies, scrub cypress domes and swamps. Maybe you’ll be lucky enough to spot a rare Florida scrub jay, an Eastern indigo snakes, bald eagles and gopher tortoises. The elusive bobcat also makes the preserve its home.

Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area When you discover the Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area “ORCA,” you will be surprised because you are less than a mile from a shopping center and smack in the middle of a wilderness. ORCA has trails and boardwalks that meander through 298 acres of mature coastal hammock, scrubby flatwoods and wetlands. Some of the live oaks that dominate the hammock are hundreds of years old. Native plants include wild coffee, myrsine, marlberry, firebush, native wildflowers, saw palmetto, cabbage palms and a

Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area is a tranquil haven in the heart of a commercial area.

wide array of other species. The Hammock Loop trail is full of birds and wildlife while the Scrubby Pine Flatwoods trail is at a higher elevation and

“The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man.” –AUTHOR UNKNOWN

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St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park has over 60 miles of trails through a variety of habitats.

sand pines, saw palmettos and

flatwoods community with native

native wildflowers. The “Awesome

songbirds, woodpeckers, squirrels

Pine” is located in this area and has and other wildlife.

a pond, an observation platform

for public hiking include the

and a canoe dock that connects

Jungle Trail, now on the National

“Look deep into nature, you will understand everything better.”

to the Indian River Lagoon. Just to

the south of the main ORCA is the

Pelican Island National Wildlife

–ALBERT EINSTEIN

South Oslo Riverfront Conserva-

Refuge where you can come eye-

tion Area or “SORCA,” a scrubby

to-beak with hundreds of birds.

been documented as the largest slash pine in the world! The Coastal Wetlands trail leads to a large wildlife observation tower over

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ON THE WATER

If you’re a boating enthusiast, Vero Beach is the place to drop anchor. The Vero Beach Municipal Marina at Marker 139 on the Intracoastal Waterway has long been a popular winter address for northern boaters who live aboard. They also like the Vero Beach lifestyle so much that they end up buying a house and settling in permanently. Lucky us! And don’t forget the other marinas around town: Loggerhead, Sebastian Inlet, Fins and Capt’n Butcher’s. Fishing If you don’t have your own boat, fear not. A number of outstanding fishing guides – Big Easy, Captain T. Fred’s, Capt’n Butcher’s, Rogue Wave, Skipper Sportfishing, Vero BackCountry, Fish Vero Beach, and Middleton’s Fish Camp – offer river and off-shore charters. Boat tours of all shapes and sizes are just waiting for your call. These charters are piloted by seasoned captions that know where the tarpon, snapper and grouper are biting on any given day. The options are endless. By the way, the Sebastian

Fishing in Vero Beach ranges from the shallows of the Indian River Lagoon to the Gulf Stream and beyond.

Inlet State Park is known to be a

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premier saltwater fishing

Airboat Rides, Gator Bait Air-

Island and Oslo Riverfront

location, prompting serious, and

boat Adventures, Marsh Beast

Conservation Area to name

not so serious, anglers to head for

Airboat Tours, Stumpknocker

just a few. If you don’t own a

the jetties and closeby shore areas.

Tours and River Explorer just fit

kayak or canoe, not to worry as

the bill.

rental options abound. Check out

Airboat Tours If fishing is not your cup of tea, try an airboat tour at Blue Cy-

Orchid Island Bikes and Kayaks,

Kayaking and Canoeing

Adventure Kayaking, About

If taking to the water in a kayak

Kayaks River Rentals and Tropi-

press Lake or in the Indian River

or canoe is more your style, there

cal Kayak Tours. There’s nothing

Lagoon. Capt. Bob’s Airboat Ad-

are plenty of available launch

more fun than taking a kayak out

venture Tours, Florida Cracker

sites – McWilliams Park, Round

on the lagoon.

A canoe can get you close to nature.

A number of companies offer airboat rides at Blue Cypress Lake and other waterways in Indian River County.

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Sebastian Inlet is one of the premier surfing spots on the East Coast.

Surfing

that 13 years ago Surfing magazine

“The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears or the sea.”

While surfing may not be

named Sebastian one of the “15

your thing, it is for many resi-

Waves that Fuel Surfing’s Future,”

dents and visitors. When “the

but then we already knew that,

surf’s up,” boards and their own-

didn’t we? Don’t forget Monster

ers are ready to ride the waves.

Hole located about 1/3 mile off the

Those in the know head for

beach on the south side of Sebas-

the Sebastian Inlet next to the

tian Inlet. The contour of the ocean

north jetty where a significant

floor rises up; and when the surf

surf break creates waves that

is big, the waves form long lines,

delight surfers of all ages. Over

giving a long ride. Locals also fre-

the years local and national

quent Wabasso Beach and Spanish

surfing competitions have been

House. Take lessons or rent a board

held at the inlet. During the

– at Adventure Kayaking, Deep

new water sport to come along –

80s and 90s while surfers were

Six, Epic Sessions, Paddles By

paddleboarding. Unlike surfing,

flying over waves, filmmakers

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you can paddleboard on oceans,

were busy making surfing mov-

Rentals, Surf Vero or Wabasso

lakes, rivers and lagoons. Vero

ies, none memorable.

Surf Shop – and head out on your

Beach offers all of these exciting

own or with your family.

venues. Take a lesson or rent a

What remains memorable is

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–ISAK DINESEN

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Vero Beach offers great opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving.

board from the same folks who

est fees apply. The beaches and

placed in 1999 by the Indian River

provide surf boards and surf les-

lagoon don’t charge a dime.

County Government and are located at depths of 66, 71 and 73

son. Take a paddleboard eco-tour or just get out on the water and

Diving

feet along the beach front of Vero Beach. Not only do we have reefs,

have some fun and get a great

Vero Beach is a great place to

workout at the same time. It’s a

snorkel and scuba dive. While we

we also have the wreck of the

great sport for the whole family.

do not have the typical coral reefs

Breconshire within easy swim-

No prior experience is necessary.

that are found in the tropics, we

ming distance of the beach.

Don’t be surprised at who you’ll

do have reefs made of limestone

see out on the water. Does that

and coquina rock. Seaweeds and

plate and gold coins that lie close

guy have gray hair?

soft corals live on these rocks

to the beach, the result of the

and provide habitat for a diverse

wreck of the Spanish treasure

range of sea life.

fleet in 1715.

Swimming If you love to swim, Vero Beach

In addition, we have four

And don’t forget the silver

If you are interested in renting

is a great place to be. Not only

artificial reefs along the beaches

equipment or you want to take

is the ocean a favorite “swim-

of Indian River County, about 200

diving lessons, get in touch with

ming hole,” but we also have

to 300 feet off shore. The first is

Deep Six Dive and Watersports,

great pools at the North County

located along the south beach

Sebastian Dive & Surf Company

Aquatic Center, Gifford Aquatic

of Vero Beach at a depth of 38

or Shark Bait Beach Gear Rent-

Center and Leisure Square. Mod-

feet. The remaining three were

als and get ready to “take a dive.”

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IN THE AIR

Really want to get away from it all and get a bird’s-eye view of the Treasure Coast? Take a ride with a pilot in a motor glider courtesy of Treasure Coast Motor Gliding at Vero Beach Municipal Airport and see what it feels like to soar like a bird along the beaches and over the county to Stick Marsh and the Sebastian Inlet or take lessons to become a glider pilot. Or if you’re feeling really adventurous, enjoy skydiving over the coastline of Florida. Discover the excitement and inspiration of making your first jump with Skydive Sebastian. Hold your breath, fall out of the aircraft, return to Earth with the aid of gravity and – Whew! – slow down during the last part of the descent using a parachute.

“How strange is this combination of proximity and separation. That ground – seconds away – thousands of miles away.” – CHARLES A. LINDBERGH

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View the coastline from the air when you skydive from Sebastian Airport.

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ON HORSEBACK Looking for something utterly romantic for you and your spouse? Want something really invigorating for the kids? Take a horseback ride on the beach at dawn or on an isolated trail through Florida’s wildernesses, state parks and preserves. Build eager young riders’ confidence or spark their interest in a new sport. If it’s lessons you’re looking for, you won’t have to go far. Visit BG Polo & Equestrian, a 36-acre compound offering half-hour riding lessons for children ages 3 and up and specializing in English, Western and Dressage. Or head to the 15-acre, family-oriented facility at Vero Equine Riding Academy with your children ages 4 and up for English, Western and Dressage lessons. Visit the nearby Carefree Ranch with your children ages 7 and up for English and Western instruction. Take private or group lessons at High Hopes Eventing Farm – or let them come to you. They also offer half-day clinics for up to 5 riders. Head south to Carousel Party Acres in Fellsmere with your children ages 4 and up and enjoy a special “sibling discount.” Just looking for a leisurely ride? Carousel also offers trail rides around their own farm or at St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park. Whether you love the woods or the water, Fort Pierce Authentic Tours offers horseback riding on the beach or on scenic trails, and Tours on Horseback in Ft. Pierce offers scenic beach tours on Saturdays and Sundays for riders ages 10 and up. They also offer wooded trail rides at Paleo Hammock, Bluefield and Pinelands Preserves.

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A number of Indian River County farms and ranches offer horseback riding tours as well as lessons.

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“If you are fearful, a horse will back off. If you are calm and confident, it will come forward. For those who are often flattered or feared, the horse can be a welcome mirror of the best in human nature.” –CLARE BALDING

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GOLF

And Tennis

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In past tournaments sponsored by his foundation, Mardy Fish had fun playing against the likes of Ivan Lendl and James Blake.

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Golf and tennis are two favorite sports played in Vero Beach.

Golf & Tennis

ecause of its wonderful climate, Vero Beach has come to enjoy a reputation as a golf and tennis mecca. Some of the top golf course designers in the world have blessed our county with

extraordinary golf courses and the designers of our parks and recreation areas have created tennis courts of every type. And of course, we have a network of golf and tennis professionals ready to give lessons, too. So get out on the links or pick up a racket and head for the courts

“If you watch a game, it’s fun. If you play it, it’s recreation. If you work at it, it’s golf.” –BOB HOPE

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Couples get in a little putting practice before a tournament.

GOLF! IT’S A WAY OF LIFE.

public courses. You’ll also enjoy playing a round or two at Quail Valley, Windsor, Bent Pine, Vero

The sport that attracted early

Beach Country Club, the Lakes at

Riomar Country Club members

Pointe West and the John’s Island

continues to draw those who

courses.

love the game to Vero Beach

And give a thumbs-up to Audu-

where private golf communities

bon-Certified Sanctuary courses

and public courses offer both

at the Indian River Club, The

challenge and camaraderie.

Moorings Yacht & Country Club

You’ll find yourself right at

and Hawk’s Nest, Grand Harbor,

home at Vista Plantation Golf

Orchid Island and Sandridge

Club, Sandridge Golf Club and

Golf clubs. Golfers tee off early,

the Sebastian Municipal Golf

stay for lunch commiserating or

Course, three of Vero Beach’s

congratulating each other on

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“A passion, an obsession, a romance, a nice acquaintanceship with trees, sand and water.” –BOB RYAN

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reserved. They sign up for club tournaments, special events and parties. Roger Van Dyke has made it his mission to pass that love of the game on to others. When the PGA master professional golfer retired nine years ago, he could have taken it easy, played a few rounds of golf with his buddies and called it a day. Instead, Roger established the Indian River Golf Foundation and works tirelessly to see that others, young and old alike, have the opportunity to experience the joy and benefits the game of golf offers. Vero Beach native and golf pro Jackie Stoelting can attest to that. Winner of the Golf Channel’s 2014 “Big Break Florida” challenge, she competes at Ladies Professional Golf Association tournaments around the country. Jackie and her husband Travis hope one day to have a

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“To find a man’s true character, play golf with him.” –P.G. WODEHOUSE

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TENNIS! GAME, SET, MATCH! One of the things a lot of folks enjoy is a good game of

al tennis ladder. Does that bring to mind

tennis – both watching and

anyone? Like Mardy Fish maybe?

playing. You can cheer on the

Mardy, a former world-ranked top

high school tennis teams when

10 player who recently retired, and

they compete on the courts at

the Mardy Fish Children’s Founda-

Riverside Park. You’re likely to

tion work hand in hand with the

see some pretty good up-and-

Indian River School District to pro-

comers who had the potential

vide young people opportunities

to go on and play competitively

to participate in fitness, nutritional

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The well-maintained courts at Riverside Park are open to the public day and night.

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champion. Tennis is big in Vero Beach. The courts at private communi-

Wil Spencer makes a perfect two-handed back swing at the 2015 SorensenRealEstate.com Tennis Classic.

ties like John’s Island, Orchid, The Moorings, Windsor, Sea Oaks and Indian Trails are well used, both for social and competitive play. Round robin tournaments bring out the best of everyone’s game, and the awards presentation is a celebration that goes on long after courts lights are dimmed. The same holds true at the Quail Valley River Club, Hidden Palms Tennis & Swim Club, Vero Beach Tennis Club and Twin Oaks Tennis Club. For over 20 years, the Boulevard Village & Tennis Club and Grand Harbor Golf & Tennis Club have played host to United States Tennis Association professional circuit tournaments, bringing up-and-coming players and their families to Vero Beach. The competitive events are well worth the price of admission and play is fast and furious. Blink and you could well miss a winning corner shot. There’s plenty of tennis being played on the public courts at South County Regional Park and Charles Park, as well as Sebastian’s Schumann Park. Some of the courts at Pocahontas Park and Riverside Park have been adapted for pickleball, a combination of tennis, badminton and paddleball. You have to see it to believe it.

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DINING Out Eat, Drink & Be Merry Fine Dining Casual Dining International Dining Coffee & Desserts Cocktails & Live Music Vero Beach For Foodies

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The Wild Berry Beggarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purse with Chocolate Ganache, Mango Salsa and Sauce Anglaise is an extravagant and fun dessert.

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Dining out along the Indian River Lagoon is a delightful treat.

Eat, Drink and Be Merry

ungry? No worries. Vero Beach offers a wide range of culinary options designed to fit your taste buds and budget. If you’re in the mood for Italian – yes!

– you’re in luck. A number of restaurants around town specialize in serving up the most amazing pasta e fagiol, shrimp scampi, and eggplant parmigiana. Delizioso! Is it dinner time yet? Crave a thick steak, juicy hamburger or some Moo Goo Gai Pan? How about seafood, a bowl of soup and a sandwich, a salad? A sports bar? You can find them all. The beauty of it is, they can all be found within easy driving distance since Vero

“We all eat and it would be a sad waste of opportunity to eat badly.” –ANNA THOMAS

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is blessed with an abundance and variety of restaurants and eateries to choose from. Hundreds of local restaurants offer a broad range of delights to fit any craving or price range. To make it easier for you to decide, here are suggestions ranging from upscale dining to casual fare, coffee and deserts, and cocktails and live music.

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Avanzar

“The Art of ITALIAN FOOD Moving Forward.” Early Dining Menu 5 ~ 5:30pm House-Made Pasta & Ravioli Creative Specials Nightly Open Mon - Sat from 5pm NEW LOCATION! 2023 14th Avenue • (772) 979-9789 • AvanzareVeroBeach.com

Mediterranean-Inspired Cuisine Nightly Happy Hour 5 ~ 6:00pm Creative Tapas & Small Plates Indoor & Outdoor Dining Open Tues - Sat from 5pm

1920 14th Avenue • (772) 226-5254 • BijouVeroBeach.com

Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood Nightly Happy Hour 5 ~ 6:00 Early Dining Menu 5 ~ 5:30 Bar Menu Available All Night Open Mon - Sat from 5pm 901 21st Street • (772) 226-7870 • VeroPrime.com

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This dish is a burst of flavors: Napoleon of roasted red peppers, herb goat cheese and marcona almonds with a Calabrian chili pepper vinaigrette.

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“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” - VIRGINIA WOOLF, A ROOM OF ONE’S OWN

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FINE DINING

Avanzare

1932 14th Ave. 772-978-9789 Italian $$ D

Maison Martinique

1050 Easter Lily Ln. 772-234-4114 Contemporary American

1603 Ocean Dr. 772-231-7299 American, Seafood $$-$$$ D

$$-$$$ L D

Ocean Grill

Cobalt

Bijou Noche 1920 14th Ave. 772-226-5254 French Mediterranean $$ D

Citron Bistro

Vero Beach Hotel & Spa 3500 Ocean Dr. 772-469-1060 American, Seafood $$-$$$ B L D

Johnny Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market & Bistro

6260 N. A1A The Village Shops 772-231-6556 Contemporary American

1050 Sexton Plz. 772-231-5409 American, Seafood $$-$$$ L D

Osceola Bistro 2045 13th Ave. 772-569-1299 American, Seafood $$-$$$ L D

1409 A1A 772-234-4181 Italian $-$$ L D

$-$$ B L D B Breakfast

Citrus Grillhouse

L Lunch

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$$ Moderate

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Sonya’s

The Wave Kitchen & Bar

2855 Ocean Dr. 772-231-4090 American, Seafood, Steak $$-$$$ D

Disney Resort 9250 Island Grove Ter. 772-234-2180 Continental $$ B L D

Costa d’Este Beach Resort 3244 Ocean Dr. 772-410-0100 Contemporary American

Pomodoro Grill 3055 Cardinal Dr. 772-234-1123 Italian $$ D

The Tides

Ristorante di Mare

$$-$$$ D

1517 S. Ocean Dr. 772-234-2809 Italian $$-$$$ D

3103 Cardinal Dr. 772-234-3966 American, Seafood, Steak

Trattoria Dario 1555 Ocean Dr. 772-231-1818 Italian $$ D

Scampi Grill 2054 11th Ave. 772-563-9766 Italian $$ D

Vero Prime 901 21st St. 772-226-7870 Steakhouse $$-$$$ L D

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Polo Grill

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CASUAL DINING

14 Bones Barbeque 1500 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-770-5646 BBQ, Steaks, Seafood $-$$ L D

Applebee’s 5335 20th St. 772-978-0551 American $-$$ L D

Barefoot Café 2036 14th Ave. 772-770-1733 American $ B L

LUNCH MON–SAT 11:30AM – 2:00PM | DINNER DAILY AT 5:00PM 1050 EASTER LILY LANE ON VERO’S BEACH | 772.234.4114 WWW.CITRUSGRILLHOUSE.COM

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2205 14th Ave. 772-299-3242 Deli $ B L

Blue Agave 1979 14th Ave. 772-999-3484 Mexican $ D

Blue Star Wine Bar 2227 14th Ave. 772-492-9057 American $-$$ D

Bob Evans Restaurant

BLACKENED MAHI WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA Serves 4 The caramelized, grilled pineapple adds a wonderful flavor to the salsa – a perfect foil to the spiciness of the blackened Mahi. Pineapple Salsa ½ pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into slices ½ tablespoon olive oil ¼ cup red onions, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons cilantro Salt and pepper to taste

Blackened Mahi 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 five-ounce Mahi steaks ¼ cup blackening spice Salt and pepper

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Make pineapple salsa first. Brush the pineapple slices lightly with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, then place the slices on the grill or under a broiler and cook, turning occasionally, until softened slightly and nicely marked by the grill, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and allow to cool to room temperature. Dice the pineapple slices and place in a medium non-reactive bowl. Add the red onions, bell peppers, honey, cilantro, salt and pepper and stir well. Put the salsa in the refrigerator for a few hours. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Season Mahi steaks with salt, pepper and blackening spice. Cook fish in hot oil until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Plate the fish steaks and top with the pineapple salsa. Serve with your favorite sides.

6070 20th St. 772-299-1011 American $-$$ B L D

Bobby’s Restaurant & Lounge 3450 Ocean Dr. 772-231-6996 American, Burgers $$ L D

Bonefish Grill 2075 Indian River Blvd. 772-562-6956 Seafood $$ D

Boston Market 1775 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-564-0485 American $ L D

C.J. Cannon’s 3414 Cherokee Dr. 772-567-7727 American $ B L D

Café Euro 575 21st St. 772-257-6337 European $ B L

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Chipotle Grill

Eagle’s Nest

1580 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian 772-388-8588 American, Seafood $$ L D

5855 20th St. #201 772-907-0635 Tex Mex $ L D

100 Brush Foot Dr., Sebastian 772-589-6803 American $ B L D

Casey’s Place

Country Ham & Egg

Einstein Bros Bagels

917 Azalea Ln. 772-231-4790 Burgers, Sandwiches $ B L

478 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian 772-589-4845 Southern $ B L

1226 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-257-6039 Bagels, Coffee & Tea $ B L

Chelsea’s

Cracker Barrel

The Fishack

3201 Cardinal Dr. 772-234-8300 Sandwiches, Salads $ L

9380 19th Ln. 772-563-0066 Southern $ B L D

1931 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-770-0977 Seafood $$ D

Chili’s

Cravings

Five Guys

940 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-564-9040 Tex Mex $-$$ L D

3149 Ocean Dr. 772-231-0208 Deli, Ice Cream $ B L

1355 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-299-4355 Burgers $ L D

Chill & Grill

Dockside Grille

Hurricane Grill & Wings

7401 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-562-5477 American $-$$ D

41 Royal Palm Pte. 772-569-6865 Steaks, Seafood $$ L D

1555 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-562-2226 American $ L D

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Capt Hiram’s

Entertaining with style & distinction for over 30 years

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1937 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-569-5533 American $ D

Kountry Kitchen 1749 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-567-6733 Diner $ B L

Lemon Tree 3125 Ocean Dr. 772-231-0858 American $-$$ B L D

Marsh Landing 44 N. Broadway, Fellsmere 772-571-8622 Southern $-$$ D

Mr. Manatee’s

BABY HEIRLOOM SALAD WRAPPED IN A CUCUMBER RING WITH CRUMBLED FETA CHEESE Serves 4 2 pints of heirloom tomatoes, quartered 2 small shallots, finely diced 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 6 ounces of crumbled feta cheese 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh basil 1 3- inch cookie cutter ring 1 European cucumber, peeled and sliced very thin lengthwise Salt and pepper to taste

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In a small mixing bowl, place tomatoes, shallots, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, crumbled feta cheese and fresh basil. Mix lightly and place in refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes. Take the cookie cutter ring and place in the middle of a serving plate. Place the cucumber slice inside the ring. Place the tomato mixture inside the cucumber and press firmly. Remove the ring by pulling upright and garnish with micro greens. If you have extra dressing from the tomato mixture, drizzle around the plate.

30 Royal Palm Pte. 772-569-9151 Seafood $-$$ L D

Mrs. Mac’s Fillin’ Station 951 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-564-8400 Diner $ B L D

Mulligan’s Beach House Bar & Grill 1025 Beachland Blvd. 772-492-6744 806 Indian River Dr., Sebastian 772-918-4844 Seafood $-$$ B L D

The Organic Fountain 1880 37th St., Ste. 5 772-226-0674 Organic Café $$ B L

Outback Steakhouse 1475 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-567-5222 Steaks, Seafood $$ L D

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Red Onion Eatery

Shutters

2001 Indian River Blvd. 772-794-0188 Salad, Sandwiches $ B L D

3727 10th Ct. 772-564-0804 3001 Ocean Dr. 772-492-8881 Sandwiches $-$$ B L D

Disney Resort 9250 Island Grove Ter. 772-234-2000 American $$ B L D

Riverside Café

879 17th St. 772-778-1145 Bakery, Coffee $ B L D

Patisserie 1910 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-770-4122 Bakery, Sandwiches $-$$ B L

Pelican Diner 13260 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian 772-228-9600 Diner $ B L D

Quilted Giraffe 500 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-978-4242 American $$ D

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3341 Bridge Plaza Dr. 772-234-5550 American, Seafood $-$$ L D

Ruby Tuesday 1825 58th Ave. 772-569-6464 American $-$$ L D

Seaside Grill 4200 Ocean Dr. 772-231-1911 Burgers, Sandwiches $ B L

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Panera Bread

Slice Of Paris

Sonny’s Real Pit BarBQ 5001 20th St. 772-770-4190 Barbecue $ B L D

Southern Comfort Grill 642 21st St. 772-794-0567 American $ B L D

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709 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian 772-581-0203 American $ L D

Squid Lips 1660 Indian River Dr., Sebastian 772-589-3828 Seafood $$ L D

T.G.I. Friday’s Indian River Mall 6200 20th St. 772-770-3170 American $-$$ L D

TooJay’s 555 21st St. 772-569-6070 Deli $-$$ B L D

Tropical Smoothie Café 1555 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-226-9988 Deli $ B L D

VB Sports Grill

THAI-STYLE GRILLED CHICKEN WITH TURMERIC Serves: 6

1902 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-563-9600 American $-$$ L D

8 pounds chicken thighs, washed and dried

Vinz

2 garlic cloves, peeled and ground ½ tablespoon ground black pepper ¼ cup fish sauce 1 tablespoon turmeric powder ¾ cup lime juice ½ cup fish sauce 1 bunch Chinese parsley, chopped 1 bunch spring onions, chopped 1 teaspoon sugar

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In a sauce bowl, whisk the clove, pepper, fish sauce and turmeric powder and pour over chicken, rubbing the sauce into the chicken. Cover and leave at room temperature for 45 minutes. Set the grill on high. Once the temperature is high enough to sear, put the chicken on, skin side up and turn the temperature to low and cover. Check for flareups for the first few minutes. Flip after 25 minutes, and remove after another 15 to 20 minutes. Coat with ¼ cup olive oil and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.

4885 A1A 772-244-1500 American $-$$ D

Waldo’s The Driftwood Inn 3150 Ocean Dr. 772-231-7091 American $-$$ L D

Woody’s Bar B Q 13600 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-581-5767 Barbecue $ L D

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INTERNATIONAL DINING

962 14th Ln. 772-569-8883 Japanese, Sushi Bar $-$$ L D

Chef Lin

Kata Restaurant

1850 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-778-6989 Chinese $ L D

1306 20th St. 772-564-8883 Thai, Japanese $-$$ L D

Chopstiks

Plum Tree

1436 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-999-3553 Chinese $ L D

4165 9th St. SW #102 772-562-7818 Chinese $-$$ L D

Fujiyama Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

Saigon Sushi

5959 20th St. 772-564-8628 Japanese $-$$ L D

1866 14th Ave. 772-299-5997 Vietnamese, Japanese $-$$ L D

Sake

Takara Steakhouse & Sushi 1335 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-492-1500 Japanese, Thai $-$$ L D

Shandong Noodle House

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Asian

Izziban Sushi

2089 Indian River Blvd. 772-257-6775 Chinese $-$$ L D

Siam Orchid 762 21st St. 772-569-2829 Japanese, Thai $-$$ L D

Sumo House 713 17th St. 772-770-0835 Japanese, Thai $-$$ L D

42 Royal Palm Pte. 772-978-9798 Japanese, Thai $-$$ L D

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Szechuan Palace DINING OUT

1965 43rd Ave. 772-562-7726 Chinese $$ D

Cuban Las Palmas 1929 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian 772-388-5188 Cuban $ L D

Irish Kelley’s Irish Pub 484 21st St. 772-567-3838 Irish $ L D

Italian Baci Trattoria

SAUSAGE, CANNELLINI BEAN AND KALE SOUP Serves 6 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup carrots, finely diced ¾ cup white onions, finely diced ½ cup celery, finely diced, reserving inner leaves ½ tablespoon minced garlic 12 ounces Italian sausage, casing removed ¾ cup tomatoes, finely diced 3 cups cannellini beans, presoaked overnight 6 cups chicken stock ½ tablespoon fresh thyme 1 bay leaf salt & black pepper to taste 2 bunches kale, washed, blanched and roughly chopped 1 bunch Italian parsley, washed and roughly chopped

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Heat the oil in a large pot and sweat the carrots, onions, celery and garlic over low heat until translucent and tender. Add the sausage and cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon while stirring. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Add the beans, chicken stock, thyme and bay leaf and bring to a simmer until beans are tender, occasionally skimming the fat off the top. Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. Place one third of the soup into a blender and purée. (Only fill the blender up halfway, pulsing until smooth). Add puréed soup to the remaining soup in the pot. Put the kale and parsley into soup bowls, ladle in soup and garnish with torn celery leaves.

1918 14th Ave. 772-794-4747 Italian $ B L

Basil Ristorante 920 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian 772-581-3793 Italian $$ D

Carrabba’s Italian Grille 1285 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-299-5999 Italian $$ L D

Casa Vecchia Italian Restaurant 1327 21st St. 772-564-2400 Italian $-$$ D

Garage Woodfired Pizza & Pub 1802 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-492-8342 Italian $$ L D

Giorgio’s Pizza 955 17th St. 772-778-3800 Italian $$ L D

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Italian Grill

There’s nothing like a cupcake to soothe the soul.

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2180 58th Ave. 772-567-6640 Italian $-$$ L D

Italian Kitchen 2121 14th Ave. 772-569-0060 Italian $-$$ L D

Nino’s Café 1006 Easter Lily Ln. 772-231-9311 4236 20th St. 772-562-0276 Italian $-$$ L D

Olive Garden 5945 20th St. 772-567-3223 Italian $-$$ L D

Pizzoodles 56 Royal Palm Pte. 772-567-4160 Italian $-$$ L D

Plum Tomato 1415 16th St. 772-492-3703 Italian $-$$ L D

Rella’s Bistro 1550 Indian River Dr. Sebastian 772-581-8329 Italian $$ L D

South Beach Pizzeria 1621 S. Ocean Dr. 772-231-1110 Italian $ L D

Vic’s Pizza & Subs 1140 U.S. Hwy. 1 Sebastian 772-589-8989 Italian $$ L D

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Vincent’s Ristorante 510 21st St. 772-569-4333 Italian $-$$ L D

Vittorio’s Pizzeria & Restaurant 4125 Oslo Rd. 772-770-6510 1275 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-569-3473 9615 U.S. Hwy. 1 Sebastian 772-388-0048 Italian $-$$ L D

Jamaican Mo-Bay Grill 1401 Indian River Dr. Sebastian 772-589-4223 Jamaican $-$$ B L D

Mexican Ay! Jalisco 469 21st St. 772-778-8489 1909 20th St. 772-978-0661 1814 U.S. Hwy. 1 Sebastian 772-388-2368 Mexican $ L D

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COFFEE & DESSERTS Abbott’s Frozen Custard 4140 20th St. 772-567-7338

Boardwalk Café & Ice Cream 4079 Ocean Dr. 772-234-9570

Brain Freeze Frozen Yogurt & Coffee Shop 2217 7th Ave. 772-492-9356

BISCUITS À LA CHASSAGNETTE Serves 24

A recipe inspired by a visit to Armand Arnal’s restaurant, La Chassagnette in Provence, Chef Farnsworth recreated this amazing cookie and now you can try it too! 8 ounces light brown sugar 4 ounces unsalted butter, softened 2 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 ounces all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon cinnamon 3 ounces oatmeal 6 ounces dark, semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream sugar and butter together. Add eggs and vanilla extract a little at a time. Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon and stir into batter. Fold in oatmeal, chocolate chips, pecans and coconut. Place teaspoons of batter onto a non-stick sheet pan. Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

6 ounces pecans

Classy Cupcakes 712 21st St. 772-563-0110

Cravings 3149 Ocean Dr. 772-231-0208

Dunkin’ Donuts 504 21st St. (Baskin Robbins) 772-778-0717 430 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-778-8442 8195 20th St. 772-770-5662

Faith, Hope & Chocolate 2101 Indian River Blvd. 772-567-1414

Fillin’ n’ Chillin’ 2015 Oslo Rd. 772-569-8989

2 ounces coconut, desiccated

Frosting

These French cookies are made with oatmeal, chocolate chips, pecans and coconut and are as delicious as they look. Make sure you buy quality chocolate for this recipe. You won’t regret it!

2915 Cardinal Dr. 772-234-2915

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Endless Summer Vineyard & Winery

Cobalt Lounge

925 Bougainvillea Ln. 772- 231-5536

How Sweet It Is

Vero Beach Hotel & Spa 3500 Ocean Dr. 772-469-1060 www.verobeachhotelandspa.com

1595 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-562-5996

Cork Tapas & Dessert Bar

Fishack

Kilwin’s

2101 Indian River Blvd. 772-226-5249

1931 Old Dixie Hwy. www.fishackvero.com 772-770-0977

3001 Ocean Dr. 772-584-3281

Rita’s 1355 U.S. Hwy. 1 #9 772-770-0100 Italian $-$$ L D

Starbucks 1235 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-562-8335 6280 20th St. 772-299-7407

COCKTAILS & LIVE MUSIC Blue Agave 1979 14th Ave. 772-999-3484 www.blueagavevero.com

Blue Star Wine Bar 2227 14th Ave. 772-492-9057

Cabana Pool Bar & Grill Costa d’Este 3244 Ocean Dr. 772-562-9919 www.costadeste.com

Cunningham’s Pool & Darts 736 21st St. 772-562-1171

Earl’s Hideaway Lounge 1405 Indian River Dr. Sebastian 772-589-5700 www.earlshideaway.com

4200 Johnston Rd., Ft. Pierce 772-460-0500 www.endlesssummerwine.com

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Grind + Grape

Filthy’s 1238 16th St. 772-794-9512 www.drinkatfilthys.com

Green Cabin Room Disney Vero Beach Resort 9250 Island Grove Ter. 772-234-2180

I’ll Drink To That

James Bond’s martini, Carrie Bradshaw’s Cosmo and Don Draper’s old-fashioned – all have served to glamorize cocktails as the suave and sophisticated ways to celebrate and be celebrated. Want to make a name for yourself? We’ve found the ideal drink for the local connoisseur to enjoy everyday celebrity.

Vero Breeze

1 Serving

2 ounces vodka 1 ounce St. Germain ¾ ounce strawberry basil shrub ¼ ounce lemon juice 3 dashes rose water Combine all the ingredients in a mixing glass, shake and strain. Garnish with a basil leaf.

Capt Hiram’s 1580 U.S. 1, Sebastian 772-589-4345 www.hirams.com

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Long Branch Saloon

Rosie Malloy’s Pub

925 Bougainvillea Ln. 772- 231-5536

2199 7th Ave. 772-562-0046

1125 21st St. 772-562-7125

The Grove Bar

Mulligan’s Beach House Bar & Grill

Shuckdaddy’s Rock-nRaw Bar

1025 Beachland Blvd. 772-492-6744 806 Indian River Dr., Sebastian 772-918-4844 www.mulligansrestaurant.net

2019 14th Ave. 772-617-2096

2115 14th Ave 772-492-8565

Havana Nights Piano Bar Caribbean Court Hotel 1601 S. Ocean Dr. 772-234-9041 www.thecaribbeancourt.com

Kata Restaurant 1306 20th St. 772-564-8883

Kelley’s Irish Pub

O’Conchs Pub 715 8th St. 772-564-0089 www.oconchspub.com

Ocean Grill Lounge

The Stamp 2015 13th Ave. 772-633-7274

Stix Billiard Club 939 14th Ln. 772-299-0000 www.verostix.com

1050 Sexton Plz. 772-231-5409 www.ocean-grill.com

Uncle Sam’s Brau Haus

484 21st St. 772-567-3838

Kilted Mermaid

Riverside Café

Vinz

1937 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-569-5533 www.kiltedmermaid.com

3341 Bridge Plaza Dr. 772-234-5550 www.riversidecafe.com

4885 A1A 772-244-1500 www.vinzinvero.com

4216 20th St. 772-562-7017

Gather a basket of special treats at a local gourmet shop.

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Waldo’s

This cheese tray satisfies the most sophisticated gourmand.

DINING OUT

Driftwood Resort 3150 Ocean Dr. 772-231-7091 www.thedriftwood.com

The Wave Kitchen & Bar Costa d’Este 3244 Ocean Dr. 772-410-0100 www.costadeste.com

What-A-Tavern 58 Royal Palm Pte. 772-567-1599

YNot 710 S. U.S. Hwy. 1 772-299-0092

VERO BEACH FOR FOODIES Citrus

Countryside Citrus 3300 Ocean Dr. 772-234-8299 6325 81st St. 772-581-0999

Hale Groves 9250 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian 772-581-7732

Peterson Groves 3375 66th Ave. 772-562-6900

Poinsettia Groves 1481 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-562-3356

Schacht Groves 6100 12th St. 800-355-0055

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Farmer’s Markets

Johnny D’s Market

Farmer’s Market Oceanside

1409 A1A 772-234-4181

Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Humiston Park

Varietals and More

Gourmet Shops

Carmine & Lucia’s Fine Olive Oil and Balsamics

54 Royal Palm Pte. 772-217-2780

Village Beach Market

1916 14th Ave. 772-999-5402

4905 N. A1A 772-231-2338

Cheese Cave

Organic Farms

670 21st St. 772-794-3848

Chelsea’s

Osceola Organic Farm 6980 33rd St. 772-567-1530

3201 Cardinal Dr. 772-234-8300

Elizabeth D. Kennedy & Co. 486 21st St. (Miracle Mile) 772-563-0646

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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ROSEMARY AND GARLIC LASAGNA

Serves 6 as a main course or 12 as a side dish

3 pounds butternut squash, quartered, seeded, peeled, and cut into ½-inch diced (about 9 ½ cups) 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 cups milk 2 tablespoons dried rosemary, crumbled 1 tablespoon garlic, minced ½ stick (¼ cup) unsalted butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 9 7 x 3 ½ inch sheets no-boil lasagna pasta 1 1/3 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup heavy cream ½ teaspoon salt Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

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Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease 2 large shallow baking pans. In a large bowl toss squash with oil until coated well. Spread in one layer in pans. Roast squash in oven 10 minutes and season with salt. Stir and roast 10 to 15 minutes more or until tender and beginning to turn golden. While squash is roasting, put milk and rosemary in a saucepan. Simmer over low heat 10 minutes then pour through a sieve into a large pitcher or measuring cup. In a large heavy saucepan, cook garlic in butter over moderately low heat, stirring until softened. Stir in flour and cook roux for 3 minutes, stirring. Remove pan from heat and whisk in milk mixture in a steady stream until smooth. Return pan to heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, about 10 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in squash and salt and pepper to taste. Squash sauce may be made 3 days ahead, covered with plastic wrap and chilled. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Butter a baking dish, 13 x 9 x 2 inches. Pour 1 cup squash sauce into baking dish – sauce will not cover bottom completely – and cover with 3 lasagna sheets, making sure they do not touch each other. Spread half of remaining sauce over pasta and sprinkle with ½ cup Parmesan cheese. Make 1 more layer in the same manner, beginning and ending with pasta. In a bowl with an electric mixer, beat cream with salt until it holds soft peaks and spread evenly over top pasta layer, making sure pasta is completely covered. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese over cream. Cover dish tightly with foil, tenting slightly to prevent foil from touching top layer, and bake in middle of oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake lasagna 10 minutes more, or until top is bubbling and golden. Let lasagna stand 5 minutes. Garnish each serving with rosemary.

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Teens prepare for a volunteer outing.

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The Indian River Land Trust preserves natural places in our county.

Volunteer

new Scully-Welsh Cancer Center, affiliated with Duke Medicine, has been made possible thanks to Marlynn and Bill Scully and Carol and Pat Welsh. Each couple gifted $12 million to get things going. Instead of stop-

ver the past several years we’ve published

ping there, they reached out to friends and

articles about individuals who give of

encouraged them to contribute. It’s no wonder the

their hands, hearts, talents and treasures

Indian River Medical Center Foundation’s tag-line is

to help others. When asked why community service has been such an important part of their lives, the

“Philanthropy at Work.” While it’s not always easy to find the time or the

answer was almost always the same. “I get back

funds to help others, when you do, the personal re-

more than I give.” Wow!

wards are well worth it. You’ll not only be making a real

For example, Hope Woodhouse of the John’s

difference to those who need support, you can make

Island Community Service League, a nonprofit

new friends, learn new skills. It’s been said that no

fundraising organization that awards grants to

matter how young or old you are, helping others can

Indian River County agencies that provide health,

add more zest to your life. We’re all for that! P.S. Don’t

education and human services for women, children

forget: A gift to a qualified charitable organization

and families in need said, “Philanthropy and public

could entitle you to a charitable contribution deduc-

service are part of my DNA.” Vero Beach Museum of

tion against your income tax if you itemize deductions.

Art’s director Cindy Gedeon noted, “The museum

The following list divides the nonprofits that would

has been allowed to blossom because of the

benefit from your time and funds into categories.

philanthropic nature of the people in Vero Beach.”

Find one you like and join up. They will all appreciate

So, too, has the Indian River Medical Center. The

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Bauer Research Foundation engages in research studies that do not involve the use of animals but which can make a huge difference in improving animal and human health.

Vero Beach Dog Park, the off-

The Gifford Youth Orchestra

leash park along the Indian River

provides education, training and

Lagoon, has plenty of running and

on-stage stage experience in the

chasing space for our four-pawed

performing arts through music.

friends. It’s a social time for their

“More Violins, Less Violence, Better

owners.

Tomorrows.”

www.verobeachdogpark.org

www.gyotigers.org

www.bauerresearch.org Bark Park is the off-leash dog park in Sebastian with an open area where man’s best friends fly like the wind. Set-aside spaces accommodate shy small dogs and larger “customers.”

ARTS AND CULTURE The Academy for the Performing Arts offers vocal and instrumental instruction and performance opportunities for all ages.

www.sebastianbarkpark.com

www.academyinvero.org

Dogs for Life Inc. provides train-

The Atlantic Children’s Chorale is

ing for dogs to assist people with hearing or mobility issues, as well as veterans with post-traumatic stress issues.

a select choir that develops the individual’s potential to a high level of vocal technique while exploring challenging repertoire.

The Indian River Symphonic Association seeks to bring the world’s finest orchestras and soloists to Vero Beach. They’ve succeeded. www.irsymphonic.org Riverside Children’s Theatre offers affordable performing arts experiences and outreach to area children. The youthful enthusiasm and talent is something to see. www.riversidetheatre.com

www.dogsforlifevb.org

www.atlanticchildrenschorale.org

Treasure Coast Chorale members

H.A.L.O. No Kill Rescue takes in

The Atlantic Classical Orchestra

choral music with four annual per-

and adopts out more than 1,500 animals annually, helping them find a “furever” home. www.halorescurefl.org The Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County’s “Open door, Open Heart” shelter accepts all animals, regardless of age, health, behavior or adoptability. www.hsvg.org The National Elephant Center in Fellsmere is home to North American elephants in need of short and long-term health care. www.nationalelephantcenter.org

encourages and cultivates the appreciation of classical symphonic music by presenting performances at the highest artistic level.

share their love and enjoyment of formances at First Baptist Church of Vero Beach. www.treasurecoastchorale.org

www.atlanticclassicalorchestra.com

The Treasure Coast Jazz Society

Ballet Vero Beach promotes

motion and preservation of jazz.

the art of dance as a universal language in our community and beyond with performances throughout the year.

encourages the performance, prowww.tcjazzsociety.org The Vero Beach Art Club fosters the appreciation of art and artistic

www.balletverobeach.org

growth through exhibitions and

The Cultural Council of Indian

www.verobeachartclub.org

educational opportunities.

River County promotes public awareness of the many available cultural opportunities throughout the community. www.cultural-council.org

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The Vero Beach Choral Society

CASTLE strives to prevent child

Feed the Lambs Enrichment

performs classical and contempo-

abuse and neglect through educa-

Program Inc. provides recreation,

rary music, provides educational

tion and awareness.

education and mentorship ser-

outreach to adults and youth, and

www.castletc.org

vices for underprivileged children at no financial cost to their fami-

financial support to college music majors.

Childcare Resources of Indian

www.verobeachchoralsociety.org

River works to ensure that all chil-

lies. www.feedthelambsep.com

dren have access to quality, afford-

Gifford Youth Achievement

The Vero Beach Museum of Art

able early learning and school age

Center establishes and maintains

enriches the community through a

opportunities that enable them to

an academic atmosphere that

wide variety of educational, studio

succeed in school and in life.

cultivates self-esteem, teaches

art and humanities programs; a

www.childcareresourcesir.org

character and encourages each individual to achieve his or her

diversity of quality exhibitions; and the collection, preservation

Children’s Home Society of

ultimate potential.

and presentation of American and

Florida provides a full spectrum of

www.gyac.net

international works of art.

programs designed to prevent and

www.verobeachmuseum.org

reduce child abuse and neglect,

Girls on the Run inspires girls to

and help young adults become

be joyful, healthy and confident

Vero Beach Opera Inc. promotes,

ready for their future.

using a fun, experience-based

professionally produces, presents

www.chsfl.org/treasurecoast

curriculum that integrates running. www.girlsontheruntc.org

and advances the art of grand opera as well as promoting opera

Crossover Mission supports and

education, awarding scholarships

redirects disadvantaged county

Growing Healthy Kids’ goals are

and sponsoring area singers and

youth through faith-centered,

to improve children’s health and

musicians.

dedicated coaches and academ-

reverse and prevent childhood

www.verobeachopera.org

ic mentors, using their love of

obesity. www.growinghealthykids.

basketball.

blogspot.com

CHILDREN AND YOUTH Big Brothers Big Sisters offers strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one relationships that change lives for the better. www.bbbsbigs.org Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County inspires and enables young people to realize their potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. www.bgcirc.org

www.crossovermission.com Guardians for New Futures Dasie Bridgewater Hope

ensures that abused, abandoned

Center empowers students to be

or neglected children are

self-confident, responsible and

represented by a Guardian ad

well-rounded individuals in a safe

Litem.

and nurturing environment.

www.gfnf4kids.org

www.dasiehope.org Epic Missions Inc. designs mission trips for teams of high school and college students, adults, families and church youth groups. www.epicmissions.org

“We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give.” –WINSTON CHURCHILL

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Youth for Christ Indian River

The Association of Fundraising

provides safety for abused,

teaches and inspires adults to

Professionals promotes profes-

abandoned and neglected

engage in Christ-sharing relation-

sional development, networking

children through prevention,

ships with students.

and volunteer opportunities for

residential, shelter and recovery

www.yfcirc.com

local fund development professionals. www.afpindianriver.

programs. www.hibiscuschildrenscenter.org

Youth Guidance Mentoring &

VOLUNTEER

Hibiscus Children’s Center

afpnet.org

Activities Programs empowers Kidz Closet Charities Inc.

county youth through mentoring

Exchange Club of Indian River

responds to the needs of

relationships that broaden their

makes the community a better

children in Indian River County

horizons.

place to live through programs

with clothing, school uniforms,

www.youthguidanceprogram.org

of service in youth activities, community service, Americanism

shoes, underwear, socks, educational items, bedding, cribs and

Youth on a Mission of Indian

and the prevention of child abuse.

diapers.

River Inc. offers opportunities for

www.exchangeclubofindianriver.

www.kidzclosetofvero.com

youth and adults to serve local,

org

national and foreign communities. Mardy Fish Children’s Founda-

www.youthonamissionverobeach.

Exchange Club of the Trea-

tion gives students access to af-

com

sure Coast follows the National Exchange Club’s four pillars of

ter-school fitness, nutritional and enrichment programs that prepare them for healthy, productive and successful lives. www.mffkids.org Redlands Christian Migrant Association provides childcare and early education to children of migrant farm workers and rural low-income families. www.rcma.org Vero Beach Teen Challenge helps 13 to 18-year-old boys get free of life-controlling issues using Christian principles in a 15-month residential program. www.ranchforboys.com Whole Child Indian River nurtures and develops children by connecting families to a network of community resources. www.wholechildirc.org

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COMMUNITY SERVICES 211 Helpline offers guidance and support in helping teens, adults, families, seniors, caregivers and professionals find the services they need.

community service, Americanism, youth and prevention of child abuse. www.tcexchangeclub.org Florida Aquaculture Foundation promotes aquaculture, agriculture and related fields while

www.211treasurecoast.org

developing individual economic

American Red Cross – North

training and research.

Treasure Coast Chapter provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

empowerment through education, www.floridaaquaculturefoundation.org Gifford Front Porch Florida is

www.redcross.org/pbtc

a local nonprofit that provides

America Serving Veterans

process to take back the neigh-

Foundation Inc. works to improve the welfare of veterans and their families by providing the guidance

the means to participate in the borhood and make it an exciting place to live, work and play. www.giffordfrontporch.com

of a certified service officer in the area of veteran benefits. www.asvf.org

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Haiti Partners helps Haitians

Indian River Leadership Foun-

Quail Valley Charities Inc. sup-

change Haiti through education

dation works in partnership with

ports nonprofit programs in Indian

by working with schools, churches

the Chamber of Commerce, local

River County that benefit children

and organizations to transform

government and private sector

and education.

communities.

to raise awareness and mobi-

www.quailvalleygolfcloub.com

www.haitipartners.org

lize resources to build a healthy economy and help businesses and

Realtors Association of Indian

Indian River Community

residents achieve their potential.

River County provides pro-

Foundation builds a stronger

www.indianriverleadership.com

grams, products and services that enhance members’ abilities to

community through donor-driven philanthropy.

John’s Island Community Service

operate their businesses success-

www.ircommunityfoundation.com

League supports charitable

fully in an ethical, professional and

agencies in Indian River County

legal environment.

Indian River County Chamber

concerned with the health, edu-

www.rairc.com

of Commerce represents the

cation and human services issues

business community by providing

that affect women, children and

Salvation Army of Indian River

services, benefits and leadership

families in need.

County preaches the gospel of

for positive growth.

www.jicslgala.com

Jesus Christ and seeks to meet human needs in His name without

www.indianriverchamber.com John’s Island Foundation raises

discrimination.

Indian River County Library

funds to fund capital requirements

www.salvationarmyflorida.org/

System collection consists of over

to agencies serving the economi-

verobeach

270,000 items including books,

cally disadvantaged in Indian River

magazines, newspapers, microfilm,

County.

Sebastian River Area Chamber

CDs, books on tape, DVDs, video

www.johnsislandfoundation.org

of Commerce promotes business development, encourages growth

tapes and more and provides access to the Internet.

Junior League of Indian River

of tourism and enhances quality

Main Library

promotes volunteerism, develops

of life.

1600 21st St., Vero Beach

the potential of women and im-

www.sebastianchamber.com

North Indian River County

proves communities through the

Library

effective action and leadership of

United Way of Indian River

1001 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian

trained volunteers.

County works to improve lives by

Brackett Library

www.jlir.org

mobilizing the caring power of the community.

6155 College Ln., Indian River State College

Military Moms Prayer Group Inc.

www.unitedwayirc.org

supports U.S. troops with weekIndian River IMPACT 100 provides

ly prayer and gift-box drives to

transformational, sustainable grants

deployed servicemen and women

to nonprofit organizations in the

during the holidays and through-

area.

out the year.

www.impact100ir.com

www.militarymomsprayergroup. com

“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” –BOOKER T. WASHINGTON

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Early Learning Coalition of

Literacy Services of Indian River

for the Indian River County Main

Indian River, Martin and

County provides instruction to

Library in Vero Beach. 1670 14th

Okeechobee Counties Inc. is

individuals with limited litera-

Ave.

a partnership among parents,

cy skills, empowering them to

providers and the communities

become contributing members of

Vero Beach Air Show Inc. pro-

they serve to ensure quality early

the community.

motes community service and

learning experiences through pro-

www.literacyservicesirc.org

support.

grammatic and financial support.

www.veroairshow.com

www.elcirmo.org

Vero Beach Chamber of Com-

Education Foundation of Indian

ry education from pre-K through

merce assists members by promot-

River County enhances educa-

12th grade in a biblical worldview

ing tourism, encouraging economic

tional opportunities for all public

school.

development and serving the

and private school students and

www.mastersvb.org

business community as its voice in

teachers through effective fund-

important governmental matters.

raising and the efficient allocation

Saint Edwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School is a private

www.verochamber.com

of resources.

day school for pre-K through 12th

www.edfoundationirc.org

grade students that provides a

VOLUNTEER

Used Book Depot raises funds

Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academy provides children with a college-preparato-

Vero Beach Christian Business

community and culture that pro-

Association Inc. promotes educa-

Indian River County 4-H Foun-

motes lifelong learning.

tion and encouragement and gives

dation helps raise money and

www.steds.org

back to local ministries through

support for hands-on learning

outreach drives, monetary contri-

activities in the area of science,

Saint Helen Catholic School

butions and ministry spotlights.

healthy living and food security.

provides a quality education while

www.vbcba.org

www.indian.ifas.ufl.edu/4H.

adhering to Catholic principles

Veterans Council of Indian River

Indian River State College

County transports veterans to the

Foundation supports the long-

Veterans Affairs Medical Center and

range plan of the college by

Scholarship Foundation of

provides services for veterans on

providing scholarships, high-tech

Indian River County offers schol-

Veterans Day and Memorial Day.

equipment, faculty chairs, capital

arship opportunities to students

www.veteranscouncilirc.org

projects and improvements that

with financial need who demon-

enhance student accessibility

strate the desire and academic

www.irscfoundation.org

ability to succeed in pursuing a

and values.

EDUCATION

www.sthelenschoolvero.org

post-secondary education.

American Association of Univer-

The Learning Alliance has a

sity Women promotes equality for

partnership with the Indian River

all women and girls through advo-

County School Board to achieve 90

Treasure Coast Gator Club

cacy, education and philanthropy.

percent student literacy by third

supports the University of Florida

Awards annual scholarships.

grade in 2018 through innovative,

mission of teaching, research and

www.verobeach-fl.aauw.net

evidence-based approaches to

service by fostering the relation-

teaching and learning.

ship among the university and

www.thelearningalliance.org

alumni, students and friends and

www.sfindianriver.org

awards annual scholarships. www.tcgatorclub.com

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Vero Beach Power Squadron pro-

Autism Speaks is dedicated to

Indian River Medical Center

vides a safe boating education to

improving the future for all who

Foundation develops and sus-

the public and its members as well

struggle with autism spectrum

tains relationships with individuals

as social events and community

disorders.

and organizations to enroll them

outreach opportunities.

www.autismspeaks.org

in the mission of the hospital and encourage their financial support.

www.verobeachpowersquadron. com

Care Net Pregnancy Center of

www.irhf.org

Indian River County provides The Willow School offers an

help and practical support to

Indian River County Volunteer

academically rigorous education

those facing unplanned pregnan-

Ambulance Squad provides free

from pre-K through 8th grade and

cies and post-abortion stress.

non-emergency transportation for

encourages personal responsi-

www.carenetirc.org

both ambulatory and wheelchair passengers from their place of

bility for one’s own learning and thinking.

Center for Spiritual Care provides

residence to and from medical

www.thewillowschool.org

individual and small group spiritu-

facilities in the county.

al and holistic growth experiences.

www.ridevas.org

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County - Center for Memory & Motion serves community residents with disorders affecting memory and movement by promoting quality of life and choice through advocacy, support, empowerment, education and research connections. www.alzpark.org American Cancer Society – Treasure Coast Area Office seeks to eliminate cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. www.cancer.org The Arc of Indian River County supports and empowers individuals with special needs to achieve their life goals. www.arcir.org

www.centerforspiritualcare.org Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Friends After Diagnosis enhanc-

seeks to cure leukemia, lympho-

es the lives of those touched by

ma, Hodgkin’s disease and myelo-

breast cancer through support

ma, and improve the quality of

meetings, education, networking

life of patients and their families.

and celebration.

www.lls.org

www.friendsafterdiagnosis.com March of Dimes improves the Indian River County Healthy

health of babies by preventing

Start Coalition offers a broad

birth defects, prematurity and

spectrum of programs to assure

infant death.

pregnant women and their young

www.marchofdimes.com

children receive necessary healthcare and support services.

Mental Health Association in

www.irchealthystart.org

Indian River County Inc. provides immediate access with no barriers

Indian River County Medical

to mental health care.

Society Foundation provides

www.mhairc.org

non-physician ancillary healthcare services and materials or supplies for patients in need through the “We Care” program. www.ircms.org/foundation

“Seek to do good, and you will find that happiness will run after you.” –JAMES FREEMAN CLARKE

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Suncoast Mental Health Center

Illness in Indian River County

Inc. provides best-practice and

improves the quality of life for

research-based assessment, coun-

caregivers of persons diagnosed

seling and supportive services

with mental illness by providing

to children and families in the

support, education and advocacy.

Treasure Coast area.

www.nami.org

www.suncoastmentalhealth.org

SafeSpace Inc. offers victims of

Sunshine Physical Therapy

domestic violence safety, support

Clinic provides personalized care

and education, empowering them

to improve function and health

to create an independent life free

through physical, occupational

from violence.

and massage therapies; personal

www.safespacefl.org

fitness programs; and community education.

The SPCA of Indian River County Florida, Horse Rescue Ranch is a dual-mission initiative to help both neglected, abused and homeless horses, as well as U.S. Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. 772-501-5197 Special Equestrians of the Treasure Coast fosters personal achievement for individuals with special needs through equine-assisted therapeutic activities in a safe and stimulating environment. www.special-equestrians.org Substance Awareness Center of Indian River County leads the community toward a substanceabuse-free lifestyle by reducing the incidence of substance abuse through education, prevention, treatment and recovery support. www.sacirc.org

www.sunshineptc.org

HISTORY The Indian River County Historical Society saves, preserves and restores the historical and environmental resources of the county. www.irchistorical.org

VOLUNTEER

National Alliance on Mental

Indian River Genealogical Society promotes interest in family and local history by providing education through community programs and projects. www.irgs.org Main Street Vero Beach works to revitalize, preserve and create

Treasure Coast Community

a vibrant, historic downtown

Health Inc. provides accessible,

community to live, work, shop and

comprehensive, cost-effective

play in.

and high-quality care to all

www.mainstreetverobeach.org

people regardless of their socioeconomic status.

Old Vero Ice Age Sites Commit-

www.tcchinc.org

tee preserves and excavates Ice Age archaeological and paleon-

Treasure Coast Ovarian Cancer

tological sites in Vero Beach and

Alliance provides a support group

Indian River County and promotes

for females with ovarian and other

education and understanding of

gynecological cancers.

their contents and history.

www.ocaf.org

www.oviasc.org

Visiting Nurse Association &

Vero Heritage Inc. promotes the

Hospice Foundation provides

preservation of historic buildings

compassionate, innovative,

in our community and educates

effective solutions and sets the

and heightens public awareness

standard for patients and caregiv-

of our local heritage and historic

ers needing home-based, hospice

preservation.

and community health services.

www.veroheritage.org

www.vnatc.com Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Refuge of Vero Beach provides a Christian program where hurting women can find healing through biblical counseling. www.womensrefugevb.org

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HOME AND FAMILY

Indian River Habitat for Human-

Harvest Food & Outreach Center

ity seeks to put Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love into ac-

helps those in need break free

Breath of Heaven Ministries of

tion by bringing people together

from poverty by offering hunger

to build homes, communities and

relief, crisis care and transforma-

a hope for the future.

tive education and employment

www.irchabitat.org

training opportunities.

the Treasure Coast Inc. provides help, hope and opportunity to those facing homelessness and despair through faith in Jesus Christ to inspire them with spiritual purpose and encourage lifechanging principles. www.breathofheavenministries. com Camp Haven provides supportive living opportunities and education to men committed to rising out of homelessness. www.camphaven.net Economic Opportunities Council of Indian River County creates opportunities for low-income families to become self-sufficient and improve living conditions in their community. www.eocofirc.net Every Dream Has A Price strives to provide safe and affordable housing to eligible residents who currently lack a place to call home. www.everydreamhasaprice.com Homeless Family Center provides opportunities for homeless

www.irc.harvestfoodoutreach.org Operation Hope provides farm workers and other impoverished

Our Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Table Soup Kitchen

families with the basic necessities

feeds the homeless and needy

of life and quality education.

without discrimination.

www.operationhopefl.org

772-562-6268

Samaritan Center provides long-

Shining Light Garden Founda-

term transitional housing and

tion grows fresh vegetables to

guidance to homeless families in

help feed the homeless, hungry

Indian River County and prepares

and forgotten.

them to live independently.

www.shininglightgardenfounda-

www.samaritancentervero.org

tion.com

The Source presents the Gospel to

Treasure Coast Food Bank strives

the homeless, indigent and those

to alleviate hunger by obtaining

in critical need. The drop-in, out-

and distributing food and other

reach ministry provides hot meals,

essentials in Indian River, St. Lucie,

emergency food boxes, clothing,

Martin and Okeechobee Counties.

basic hygiene services and serves

www.treasurecoastfoodbank.org

as a cold weather shelter. www.iamthesource.org Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council Inc. serves as lead agency for the continuum of care for the homeless in Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin Counties. www.tchelpspot.org

families to end homelessness by achieving self-sufficiency through education, living wages and permanent housing. www.homelessfamilycenter.com

NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT Archie Carr Wildlife Refuge protects habitat for what is the most significant area for loggerhead sea turtle nesting in the Western Hemisphere and the most signifi-

HUNGER

cant area for green turtle nesting

The Food Pantry of Indian River

www.fws.gov/archiecarr

County provides basic canned and dry packaged food to households of unemployed, underemployed and disadvantaged residents. www.foodpantryirc.org

in North America.

Coastal Biology Inc. involves people in conservation, education, research and monitoring experiences in our coastal environment. www.coastalbiology.org

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Keep Indian River Beautiful em-

St. Francis Manor provides afford-

presents programs that engage

powers individuals to take greater

able apartment access for local

learners to become more envi-

responsibility for community envi-

senior citizens living on a limited

ronmentally astute and better

ronments by involving volunteers

income.

stewards of our natural resources.

in litter prevention, beautification,

www.stfrancismanor.org

www.discoverelc.org

recycling and conservation educa-

VOLUNTEER

Environmental Learning Center

tion. UpCycle It, KIRBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reuse-recy-

Senior Resource Association

Florida Native Plant Society â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

cle store in the Indian River Mall is

promotes independence and

Eugenia Chapter promotes the

well worth a visit.

dignity in our community by

preservation, conservation and

www.kirb.org

providing services to older adults and transportation to all.

restoration of Florida native plants and plant communities.

McKee Botanical Garden nur-

www.eugenia.fnpschapters.org

tures and enhances the historic 18-acre garden in a unique tropi-

Friends of St. Sebastian River

cal setting for education, enjoy-

maintains and improves the health

ment and enrichment.

and beauty of the St. Sebastian

www.mckeegarden.org

River and its watershed through

www.seniorresourceassociation.org

SPORTS AND RECREATION A Florida Outdoor Center connects people to nature through

education and environment

Pelican Island Audubon Society

outdoor activities.

awareness.

preserves and protects the an-

www.afloc.org

www.fssr.org

imals, plants and natural communities in Indian River County

Florida Archery Foundation

Garden Club of Indian River

through advocacy, education and

empowers athletes to grow as ar-

County furthers the education of

public awareness.

chers and individuals with a focus

members and the public in the

www.pelicanislandaudubon.org

on increased strength, balance,

field of gardening, floral design,

stamina and coordination with

horticulture, botany and land-

Pelican Island Preservation

an emphasis on sportsmanship,

scape design. February Garden

Society supports and promotes

cooperation and dedication for

Fest at Riverside Park a huge

the Pelican Island Wildlife Refuge

archers of all ages.

event.

and the National Wildlife Refuge

www.floridaarcheryfoundation.

www.gardenclubofirc.org

system.

com

www.firstrefuge.org Indian River Bromeliad Society

Florida Comets provides an

promotes interest in the propaga-

understanding of the importance

tion, growth, culture and scientific study of bromeliads. www.irbromeliadsociety.org Indian River Land Trust promotes the preservation, conservation and improvement of natural resources and special places in the county for the benefit of the general public and future generations. www.irlt.org

SENIOR SERVICES The Public Guardianship Program of Indian River County provides a legal protector for low-income, incapacitated people who do not have family members or friends willing to serve as guardian. 772-536-7101

of academics, discipline, being on time, sportsmanship, responsibility, teamwork and being accountable through basketball. www.floridacomets.org Indian River Golf Foundation brings players to the game of golf, encouraging high levels of player development and teaching life skills. www.irgf.org

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Indian River Rowing Club pro-

Vero Beach Ski Club shares the

Youth Sailing Foundation of

motes the sport of rowing in the

love of snow and sport with fellow

Indian River County Inc. provides

community and helps students

skiers, offers a venue for alpine

educational, recreational and

through rowing experiences and

skiing enthusiasts of all ages and

competitive sailing programs for

scholarships.

backgrounds, and provides oppor-

residents with an emphasis on

www.indianriverrowingclub.com

tunities for club trips in the U.S.

free children’s participation at the

and abroad.

nonprofit’s facility on the Indian

www.verobeachskiclub.com

River Lagoon.

Indian River Soccer Association Foundation funds partial need-

www.ysirc.org

based scholarships and capital

Vero Cycling Inc. promotes

improvements for the Indian River

cycling in Indian River County,

Soccer Association, which oper-

encourages cyclists of all levels,

ates the Hobart Soccer Complex,

advocates for cycling-related in-

as well as helps youth develop

terests, and promotes safe cycling

soccer and life skills.

and respect among cyclists and

www.irsoccer.com

non-cyclists. www.verocyclingclub.org

Indian River Tennis Foundation supports junior tennis in the county. www.indianrivertennisfoundation. org

Teens take part in planting trees to enhance the environment.

Sebastian River High School Crew Inc. enriches the lives of high school and middle school students and their families through rowing. www.sebastiancrew.org Special Olympics Florida – Indian River County provides yearround sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. www.specialolympicsflorida.org Vero Beach Lifeguard Association promotes water safety and lifeguarding in Vero Beach and the surrounding communities. www.vbla.org

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2016 Calendar Year round, Vero Beach and Indian River County are packed with a wide spectrum of events for adults, teens and children. The following pages are designed to inspire you to join in the fun, meet new friends and enjoy the community spirit of our town. A monthly calendar with specific dates and locations for these events can be found in Vero Beach Magazine, available on newsstands or by calling 772-234-8871.

JANUARY

Antiques Show & Sale Vero Beach Museum of Art www.verobeachmuseum.org

Art By The Sea Vero Beach Art Club Vero Beach Museum of Art www.verobeachartclub.org

Bark in the Park Humane Society Vero Beach & Indian River County Riverside Park www.hsvb.org

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Dan K. Richardson Humanitarian Award

Have a Heart â&#x20AC;Ś Play Bridge For The Children

Gifford Youth Achievement Center

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Society of Florida

The Moorings Yacht & Country Club

Bent Pine Golf Club

www.gyac.net

www.chsfl.org

Gardenfest! Garden Club of Indian River

International Jazz Performance

County Inc.

Center for Spiritual Care

Riverside Park

www.centerforspiritualcare.org

www.gardenclubofirc.org

Great Gatsby Gala

King of the Hill Youth Guidance

Vero Beach Museum of Art

Boulevard Village and Tennis Club

www.verobeachmuseum.org

www.youthguidanceprogram.org

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The fountains at Royal Palm Pointe provide enjoyment for all ages.

EVENT CALENDAR

Master’s Academy

Top Chef Qualifying Event

Bougainvillea Antique Show

www.mastersvb.org

Homeless Family Center

Garden Club of Indian River

Vero Beach Elks Lodge

County

www.homelessfamilycenter.com

www.gardenclubofirc.org

Quail Valley Golf Club

Wild Game Feast

Quail Valley River Club

The Arc of Indian River County

Breakfast at Tiffany’s Bingo Luncheon

www.quailvalleygolfclub.com

Jim Carroll Ranch

Senior Resource Association

www.rotaryvbo.org

Oak Harbor Club House

Patriot’s 5K Run/Walk

Quail Valley Charity Cup Week

Secret Garden Party Environmental Learning Center

www.seniorresourceassociation.org

FEBRUARY

Bridge Luncheon

Art on the Island

Grand Harbor Community

Vero Beach Art Club

Outreach

McKee Botanical Garden

Marsh Island

Grand Harbor Club House

www.mckeegarden.org

www.verobeachartclub.org

www.ghcop.org

Supper Club

Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Tournament

Chairish the Children

Riverside Theatre

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Vero Beach Country Club

www.riversidetheatre.com

www.bbbsbigs.org

www.hibiscuschildrenscenter.org

www.discoverelc.org

Stickwork

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The waterlilies at McKee Botanical Garden put on a show.

Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation

King of the Hill Tennis Tournament

Passport to Wine and Dine

www.mffkids.org

Youth Guidance Program

Hibiscus Children’s Center

Boulevard Village and Tennis Club

Bent Pine Country Club

www.youthguidanceprogram.org

www.hibiscuschildrenscenter.org

St. Baldrick’s

Love Your Lagoon

Pony Up With Polo

www.stbaldricks.org

Harbor Branch Oceanographic

Special Equestrians

Institute

www.special-equestrians.org

Charity Golf Tournament

Cure Kids Cancer Gala and Auction

Florida Craft Brew and Wing Fest

www.hboifoundation.org

Princess Breakfast

Sunrise Rotary Vero Beach Club

Mardi Gras Ball

Royal Palm Pointe

St. Helen Catholic School

www.floridacraftbrewandwingfest.com

www.sthelenschoolvero.org

Gala Dinner

Mother Daughter Tea

Reading Between the Wines

Old Vero Ice Age Sites Committee

City of Vero Beach Recreation

Literacy Services of Indian River

Quail Valley River Club

Department

County Inc.

www.oviasc.org

Community Center

Windsor Club

www.covb.org

www.literacyservicesirc.org

Rotary Club of Vero Beach

Motorcar Exhibition

Oak Harbor Club House

McKee Botanical Garden

www.verorotary.com

www.mckeegarden.org

Saint Edward’s Trunk Show

Hollywood Gala

Riverside Children’s Theatre www.riversidetheatre.com

Saint Edward’s School Parent’s Association Saint Edward’s School www.steds.org

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Sebastian Art Studios Tour Studios of Local Artists www.sebastianartstudiotour.com

Starfest! Childcare Resources of Indian River Oak Harbor Club House www.childcareresourcesir.org

Top Chef Finale Homeless Family Center The Club at Pointe West www.homelessfamilycenter.com

Valentine Ball

Angels Help Our Kids Take Flight Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County Sun Jet Center www.bgcirc.org

Art in Bloom Luncheon Vero Beach Museum of Art www.verobeachmuseum.org

Bags & Bubbly Luncheon The Willow School Grand Harbor Golf Club www.thewillowschool.org

Harvest Food & Outreach Center Oak Harbor Club House www.harvestfoodoutreach.org

Vero Beach 5K Trail Run

Bella Notte American Cancer Society Quail Valley River Club www.cancer.org

Indian River Land Trust Lagoon Greenway www.irlt.org

Big Bang - Quiet Click Environmental Learning Center

Cause for Paws Humane Society Vero Beach & Indian River County

EVENT CALENDAR

Sebastian Art Studios

MARCH

Oak Harbor Club House www.hsvb.org

Champions for Children Golf Tournament Children’s Home Society www.chsfl.org

Championship Fever Soiree Children’s Home Society www.chsfl.org

Dash in the Sand 5K Hibiscus Children’s Center South Beach www.hibiscuschildrenscenter.org

Ecofest Environmental Learning Center www.discoverelc.org

www.discoverelc.org

There’s nothing like a day at the beach.

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Haiti Partners

St. Baldrick’s Head Shaving

www.haitipartners.org

St. Baldrick’s

EVENT CALENDAR

Educate and Celebrate

Habitat Cracker Hoedown Indian River Habitat for Humanity Sun Jet Center www.irchabitat.org

HabiTrot to Higher Education 5K and 10K Race Indian River Habitat for Humanity South Beach Park www.irchabitat.org

Indian River County Firefighters Fair Indian River County Firefighters Indian River County Fairgrounds www.firefightersfair.org

Love of Literacy Luncheon

www.stbaldricks.org

Springtime In Paris Ladies Bingo Brunch Senior Resource Association Oak Harbor Clubhouse www.seniorresourceassociation.org

Starlight and Sneakers The ARC of Indian River County Rock City Gardens www.arcir.org

The sandhill crane, an endangered species, mates for life.

Under the Oaks Vero Beach Art Club Riverside Park www.verobeachartclub.org

APRIL

Blue Ribbon Luncheon & Fashion Show

Golf Scramble General Federation of Women’s Clubs Treasure Coast Women www.gfwctreasurecoastwomen.org

Hibiscus Children’s Center

Literacy Services of Indian River

Oak Harbor Club House

County Inc.

Great Duck Derby

www.hibiscuschildrenscenter.org

Treasure Coast Community Health

Vero Beach Country Club www.literacyservicesirc.org

Pelican Wildlife Festival

Bluegrass & BBQ Bash St. Francis Manor

www.firstrefuge.org

Physicians’ Symposium Women’s Refuge Quail Valley River Club www.womensrefugevb.org

Rock the Boat Youth Sailing Foundation www.ysfirc.org

Capt. Hiram’s www.thegreatduckderby.com

www. stfrancismanor.org

Pelican Island Preservation Society Pelican Island Wildlife Refuge

Foundation

Bridge Challenge

Hibiscus Festival Main Street Vero Beach

National Navy Seal Museum

Heritage Center

www.navysealmuseum.org

www.hibiscusfestival.org

Children’s Art Festival Vero Beach Museum of Art

Indian River Lagoon Education Day

www.verobeachmuseum.org

Youth Sailing Foundation

Duplicate Bridge Tournament

www.ysfirc.org

Luna Fest

Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River

Friends After Diagnosis

County

www.friendsafterdiagnosis.com

www.bgcirc.org

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Spring Fiesta

Women’s Refuge

Blue Water Open Dolphin Mania

South Beach Park

The Exchange Club of Indian River

www.riversidetheatre.com

www.womensrefugevb.org

Ft. Pierce City Marina

Maya Matters 5K

Poetry and Barbecue

Treasure Coast Gator Club Toast

Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation

Chamber Golf Classic

Jackson Home

Indian River County Chamber

& Country Club

Environmental Learning Center

www.indianriverchamber.com

Treasure Coast Gator Club

Campus www.lauraridingjackson.com

Soup, Soap and Salvation Benefit Dinner The Salvation Army of Indian River

Conquistadors Sprint Triathalon Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Jaycee Park www.lls.org/pb

County Oak Harbor Club House

Dancing With Vero’s Stars

www.salvationarmy.org

Indian River County Healthy Start

Date With A Plate Spring Luncheon Homeless Family Center www.homelessfamilycenter.org

Spring Swing Golf Tournament

The Arc of Indian River County Sandridge Golf Club www.arcir.org

Woman of the Year Luncheon Junior League of Indian River County www.womanoftheyear.info

MAY

Barefoot Beach Ball Vero Beach Lifeguard Association

Coalition Riverside Theatre www.dancingwithverostars.com

Fairy Festival McKee Botanical Garden www.mckeegarden.org

Golf-A-Thon Vero Nurses Association www.vnatc.com

May Pops Indian River Medical Center Foundation Windsor www.maypopsinvero.com

Pirate Ball Saint Edward’s School

www.barefootbeachball.com

www.steds.org

Bernard & Betty Egan Memorial Golf Classic

Relay For Life

Samaritan Center for Homeless Families

American Cancer Society Various Locations

EVENT CALENDAR

www.bluewateropen.org

Riverside Children’s Theatre

The Moorings Yacht

www.tcgatorclub.com

JUNE

Field Day Vero Beach Amateur Radio Club TBA www.w4ot.webs.com

Tropical Night Luau Youth Guidance TBA www.youthguidanceprogram.org

Waterlily Celebration McKee Botanical Garden www.mckeegarden.org

JULY

Beverly K. Norris 5K Substance Awareness Council TBA www.sacirc.org

Christmas in July Shop With A Cop TBA www.sebastianchamber.com

AUGUST

Chili Cook-Off Youth Sailing Foundation Vero Beach Power Squadron www.ysfirc.org

www.relayforlife.org

www.catholiccharitiesdpb.org

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SEPTEMBER

EVENT CALENDAR

Day of Caring

United Way of Indian River County Various Locations www.volunteerindianrivercounty.org

International Coastal Cleanup Keep Indian River Beautiful Various Locations www.kirb.org

National Estuaries Day Environmental Learning Center www.discoverelc.org

Chocolate, Champagne & Chefs

Touch a Truck Family Festival

Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie,

Childcare Resources of Indian

Indian River and Okeechobee

River

Counties

Indian River County Fairgrounds

Quail Valley River Club

www.childcareresourceir.org

www.bbbsbigs.org

NOVEMBER

Fundraising Golf Tournament

Amateur Golf Tournament

Women’s Refuge of Vero Beach

Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian

Sandridge Golf Club

River County

www.womensrefugevb.org

Vero Beach Country Club

Hooray for Hollywood

www.bgirc.org

Shore lb Throw Down Skim Board Competition

Holy Cross Parish Hall

Bridge Luncheon and Card Party

www.arcir.org

McKee Botanical Garden

Vero Beach Lifeguard Association

Indian River Birding Festival

TBA www.vbla.org

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk Tunnel to Towers Riverside Park www.crowdrise.com/T2TVeroBeach

The Arc of Indian River County

Pelican Island National Wildlife

Capt. Hiram’s River Challenge Triathlon

Refuge

Ocean Research Conservation

www.fws.gov

Association

Lines in the Lagoon

Various Locations www.hirams.com

Vero Beach Art Club Springhill Suites by Marriott

Indian River Habitat’s Bowl to Build

www.verobeachartclub.org

Indian River Habitat for Humanity

www.linesinthelagoon.com

Evening Of Giving Grand Harbor Community Outreach Grand Harbor Club House www.ghcop.org

Vero Bowl Lanes & Lounge www.indianriverhabitat.org

Coalition

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

www.beachsidehalfmarathon.org

Cancer Society of Indian River

Indian River County Healthy Start

Coastal Conservation Association

Everglades Foundation

OCTOBER

Beachside Half Marathon and 5K Walk/Run

Environmental Learning Center

ORCA A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery

Art-Tini

www.mckeegarden.org

Evening Of Hope Dasie Bridgewater Hope Center The Club at Pointe West www.dasiehope.org

TBA

Fall Benefit

www.makingstrideswalk.org

Education Foundation of Indian River County Vero Beach Museum of Art www.edfoundationirc.org

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Festival Of Trees: Santa’s Elves Workshop

Harvest Festival

Riverside Children’s Theatre www.riversidetheatre.com

Riverside Children’s Theatre

www.sthelenvero.org

Festival Of Trees

Festival Of Trees: Breakfast with Santa Riverside Children’s Theatre

www.riversidetheatre.com

Friends’ Fall Luncheon Riverside Theatre

St. Helen Catholic Church

Hoedown The Arc of Indian River County 1375 16th Avenue

www.riversidetheatre.com

www.arcir.org

Festival Of Trees: Girls’ Night Out Gingerbread Decorating Workshop

Give From the Heart: A Small Plate Event

Holiday Magic

Riverside Children’s Theatre

Quail Valley River Club

www.riversidetheatre.com

www.samaritancentervero.org

Festival Of Trees: Holiday Paint Party

Golf Tournament

Riverside Children’s Theatre

Sandridge Golf Club

www.riversidetheatre.com

The Samaritan Center

Women’s Refuge of Vero Beach www.womensrefugevb.org

Festival Of Trees: It’s A Wrap Mimosa Party

Golfin’ for the Lagoon

Riverside Children’s Theatre

Bent Pine Golf Club

www.riversidetheatre.com

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Environmental Learning Center www.discoverelc.org

EVENT CALENDAR

Contemplate the beauty of our area at the Indian River Lagoon.

CASTLE Jaguar Land Rover Treasure Coast www.castletc.org

Homeless Family Center Annual Dinner Homeless Family Center Quail Valley River Club www.homelessfamilycenter.com

Hunger Free Holiday Radiothon Harvest Food & Outreach Center Treasure & Space Coast Radio www.irc.harvestfoodoutreach.org

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Land Water Wildlife

Pro-Am Golf Tournament

Soup Bowl

Indian River Land Trust

Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River

The Samaritan Center

Rock City Gardens

County

Various Locations

www.irlt.org

Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island West

www.samaritancentervero.org

www.bgirc.org

National Philanthropy Day

Turkey Trot Against Hunger 5K

Association of Fundraising

Sebastian Clambake Lagoon Festival

Professionals

Sebastian Clambake Foundation

Riverside Park

Riverside Theatre

Riverview Park

www.harvestfoodoutreach.org

www.afpindianriver.afpnet.org

www.sebastianclambake.org

Navy SEAL Muster and Music Festival

Signature Chefs Auction Quail Valley River Club

Association of Indian River County

National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum

March of Dimes

Riverside Park

www.navysealmuseum.org

www.marchofdimes.com

www.alzpark.org

9th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

Special Soup Bowl Samaritan Center

Wintergreen Nightlights

First Church of God

Various Locations

Environmental Learning Center

www.fcog.com

www.verobeachlawyers.com

www.discoverelc.org

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Harvest Food & Outreach Center

Walk to Remember Alzheimer and Parkinson

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DECEMBER

ACO Benefit Concert Waxlax Center for the Performing Arts www.atlanticclassicorchestra.com

Art Trail Vero Beach Art Club Homes of Local Artists www.verobeachartclub.org

Boat Parade and Tree Lighting City of Vero Beach Royal Palm Pointe www.covb.org

Christmas Parade on Ocean Drive Oceanside Business Association Ocean Drive www.verobeachoba.com

Le Soiree Fabuleuse Gala

Literacy Services of Indian River

Hibiscus Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center

County Inc.

The Moorings Yacht &

Riverside Park

Country Club

www.familyholidayfest.org

www.hibiscuschildrenscenter.org

Girls on the Run 5K Girls on the Run of the

Nights of Lights McKee Botanical Garden www.mckeegarden.org

EVENT CALENDAR

Atlantic Classical Orchestra

Family Holiday Fest

Treasure Coast South Beach Park

Our Beautiful Waters

www.girlsontheruntc.org

Environmental Learning Center

Holidays At McKee

www.discoverelc.org

McKee Botanical Garden

Santa Who?

www.mckeegarden.org

City of Vero Beach Recreation Department

Jingle Bell Jog 5K

Vero Beach High School

Christian FM

Performing Arts Center

South Beach Park

www.covb.org

www.wscf.com

Volunteer Open House Environmental Learning Center www.discoverelc.org

Watch the sun set over the Indian River Lagoon.

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